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    pobox39053 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 18, 2009, 03:55 PM
    Bali Wood Carvings
    Hello,
    I just finished restoring an interesting and rather unique wood carving (possibly from Bali or Thailand) of some type of a creature (half bird/half human). It stands almost 5 ft tall and weights over 70 lbs. The carving is elaborate and details with fine details. The wood seems to be old and dried naturally for an extended period. I am wondering if anyone here can help to identify the exact origin and meaning of this creature.
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    Thank you in advance for your input.
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    Oct 21, 2009, 06:53 PM

    It's most likely Balinese.
    Bali Wood Carvings - Ramayana and Mahabarata Epic theme - Garuda

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    Oct 30, 2009, 09:52 PM

    Definitely Balinese.. it's called Garuda.
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