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Carving of the Hindu God Garuda
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Close-up of the face, showing bulging eyes, beak open with lots of teeth and tongue. The statue is gold leafed and painted red and black. Add to board
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Close-up of a Sculpture of the Hindu God Garuda

This wooden sculpture of a bird-like creature is found in many parts of South East Asia. In Thailand and Indonesia he is their national symbol, and is part of the Buddhist faith. In India he is the god or deity known as 'Garuda' and is part of the Hindu group of gods

Image: © Kirklees Museums