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Vishnu riding the Garuda bird

1970

RCIN 39507

The mythical garuda bird is the national emblem of Indonesia. It appears here carrying the Hindu deity, Vishnu, its tail forming a canopy over his head. The statuette is made from ebony wood from the island of Sulawesi (formerly Celebes) in Indonesia. 

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia on during her visit to Australia, 1970.

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