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72-38-1

From: Bali (Indonesia)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 72-38-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hindu
Provenience Bali (Indonesia)
Section Oceanian
Materials Stone
Iconography Demon
Description

A minor Hindu demon, probably from the Ramayana. The figure is three-quarters length, cut off below the knees. Eyes are round and protruding. Hands are clasped in front of the chest. He wears an elaborate headdress, a costume with wing-like projections over the shoulder blades, a jeweled pendant, girdle clasp, etc.

Height 75.5 cm
Width 32.5 cm
Depth 22 cm
Credit Line Gift of Richard C. Bull, 1972

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