Wood Mask

Wood Mask

Garuda the Eagle made by Mulyani
  • Object: Wood Mask
  • Artist: Made Mulyani
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: H 19.5 mm W 20 mm
  • Culture Area: Asia
  • Cultural Group: Indonesia
  • Cultural Context: Garuda the Eagle is a gigantic bird-creature from Hindu mythology that has a mix of human and eagle features. Garuda was designated as Lord Vishnu’s vehicle for traveling between heaven and earth. Garuda represents birth and heaven and is the enemy of all snakes.
  • Donor: Museum purchase
  • Catalog #: 115.057