Alexandra Xu

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Beautiful Balinese wood carving depicting "NAGA BASUKI", the mythical serpent god or dragon from Balinese or Javanese-Hindu mythology. Often used as a temple guardian/protector. Depicted as a richly ornate dragon head with large teeth and a snake body that emphasizes the divine status. The statue is hand-carved and is very intricately decorated; see the many photos for further info/details.

Prachtig Balinees houtsnijwerk voorstellend "NAGA BASUKI" mythische slangengod of draak uit de Ballinese of Javaans-Hindoistishe mythologie . Vaak gebruikt als tempelwachter/beschermer . Afgebeeld als rijkelijk versierde drakenkop met grote tanden en een slangenlichaam wat de goddelijke status benadrukt . Het beeld is met de hand gesneden en is zeer gedetaillerd versiert , zie de vele foto's voor verdere info/details .

Naga Basuki (Antaboga) - little - 20th century

Excellent condition - 30 cm

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Original Balinese hand-carved wood sculpture titled “Naga Basuki (Antaboga)”, depicting the mythic serpent god with a dragon-like body, 30 × 15 × 14 cm, dating to the 20th century with Azerbaijan origin, in excellent condition and provenance from a private collection.

Naga Basuki (Antaboga) - little - 20th century

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Original Balinese hand-carved wood sculpture titled “Naga Basuki (Antaboga)”, depicting the mythic serpent god with a dragon-like body, 30 × 15 × 14 cm, dating to the 20th century with Azerbaijan origin, in excellent condition and provenance from a private collection.

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