Artwork-code: |
TOBO-00864 |
Category: |
Woodcarvings - Pre War |
Description: |
The god Vishnu as temple guard. Wooden hand coloured statue made in Bali 1920-1940 |
Period: |
1920-1940 |
Comment: |
Subdued almost solemn statue. Vishnu sits on a stupa and has a mantra, a certain hand gesture in the Hindu mythology. This feature with the age factor is enough proof that this carving was NOT made for the tourists, but rather as a Hindu object to protect the visitor entering the temple. Most likely it was placed near a temple entrance in a prewar Balinese village. Real folk art!
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Height in cm: |
51 |
Width in cm: |
18 |
Depth in cm: |
18 |
Signature present: |
No signature |
Signature: |
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Location signature: |
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Quality: |
Very good quality |
Remarks: |
mint |
Artist: |
Unknown
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