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Fantastic Bird19th century

Not on view
Terracotta sculpture of a standing figure seen from behind, densely covered in carved decorative bands, with a large scallop-edged disc behind the head and traces of pink and green pigment
Painted wooden standing figure, viewed from the back, with a large circular scalloped headdress in reddish-brown. The body is densely covered in polychrome carved geometric and banded patterns in red, yellow, green, and white. Arms hang at the sides with articulated joints, and the figure stands on a circular base.
Carved wooden standing figure seen from the back, covered overall in dense relief ornamentation including bands of scrollwork, floral motifs, and scale patterns in warm ochre and red tones with traces of polychrome pigment. A large scalloped circular halo rises behind the head, which features an elaborately carved headdress. The figure stands on a stepped octagonal base with claw-like projections.
Polychrome wooden and ceramic sculpture of a crouching feline figure with carved scrollwork collar, set against a large circular disc with scalloped edge in faded red pigment, against a dark background.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Fantastic Bird
Place Made
India, Kerala
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Wood with paint
Dimensions
36 1/4 x 10 x 8 3/4 in. (92.07 x 25.4 x 22.22 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Alice Heeramaneck
Accession Number
M.74.20
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.