Wooden carving of Singha winged lion - symbol of spiritual power – Objects

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Object Number 48-58-70/3009

Display Title Wooden carving of Singha winged lion - symbol of spiritual power

Descriptions

Object Description Wooden carving of Singha winged lion - symbol of spiritual power; decorated the village temple

Inventory Description Sculpture, carved wood, winged quadraped, red and black pigment

Classification

Sculpture

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Indonesia / Lesser Sunda Islands / Bali / <City> / Klandis

Materials Wood, Pigment

Dimensions Overall: 50.5 x 50.3 x 30.5 cm (19 7/8 x 19 13/16 x 12 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 48-58-70/3009; f20; 28

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