BALI
wood carved in the form of a horse with a pair of male and female deity figures (Pratima), painted in blue with red, gilt, white and black highlights
47.0 cm length
Estimate:
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold:
$7,800 (inc. BP)
lot details
Offering Box
BALI
wood carved in the form of a horse with a pair of male and female deity figures (Pratima), painted in blue with red, gilt, white and black highlights
47.0 cm length
Provenance
Purchased from Hans Snel, Bali
These figures are temporary repositories for the gods when they descend to earth for temple festivals.