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Figure of Garuda, the Bird-god
Figure of Garuda, the Bird-god

Figure of Garuda, the Bird-god

Maker
Dateunknown
MediumCarved wood with gold paint and inlaid mica (?)
Dimensions10 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches (26 x 14.6 cm)
CultureThai
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Sarita Hopkins Weeks, in memory of her mother, Sara Sessions Hopkins
Terms
  • Sculpture
  • carved wood with gold paint and inlaid mica (?)
  • Hinduism
  • Religion
  • Thai
Object number81.040.063
Label CopyRows of golden images of Garuda battling serpents, like these, typically adorn Thai Buddhist temples. In this context Garuda is sometimes referred to as suparna, literally “well-winged” or “having good wings,” and serves as a guardian figure.
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