Figure Item Number: Ib368 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blue Garuda figure, in human form, with a fanged beak and bulging eyes. Dressed in a breast plate and belt of red and gold, and red and white checked pants. Stylized wings are red, pink, white, and black. The figure is standing on a triangular base with a decorative multi-coloured motif. Marked in brown on the base: 'Garuda Bali'.
Iconographic Meaning
Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature from both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is usually shown in either zoomorphic form (a giant bird with partially open wings), or anthropomorphic form (a man with wings and some bird features).
Item History
- Made in Bali, Indonesia
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Balinese
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bali, Indonesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 61
- Accession Number
- 0581/0015