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Mythical bird-man, approx. 1775-1850
Central Thailand
Wood with remnants of lacquer, gilding and mirrored glass inlay
Gift from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Southeast Asian Art Collection, 2006.27.24
Mythical bird-men and -women are among the the wondrous creatures that inhabit the Eden-like Himavanta Forest of Buddhist legend. They are frequently depicted in Thai sculptures, paintings, and other mediums.
Wooden figures such as this were used in several sorts of royal ceremonies.
Central Thailand
Wood with remnants of lacquer, gilding and mirrored glass inlay
Gift from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Southeast Asian Art Collection, 2006.27.24
Mythical bird-men and -women are among the the wondrous creatures that inhabit the Eden-like Himavanta Forest of Buddhist legend. They are frequently depicted in Thai sculptures, paintings, and other mediums.
Wooden figures such as this were used in several sorts of royal ceremonies.
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