Works from the Donald Friend Collection - 27 October 2013 | Sydney
Lot 41
Offering Box
BALI
wood carved in the form of a horse with a pair of male and female deity figures (Pratima), painted in white with red, gilt, blue and black highlights
46.0 cm length
Estimate:
$4,000 - 6,000
Lot sold: $8,400 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Offering Box BALI
wood carved in the form of a horse with a pair of male and female deity figures (Pratima), painted in white with red, gilt, blue and black highlights
46.0 cm length
Provenance
Purchased from Hans Snel, Bali
These figures are temporary repositories for the gods when they descend to earth for temple festivals.