Hanuman is a very popular Hindu deity. Believed to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman is worshiped as a symbol of physical strength, perseverance and devotion. Depicted here in a fighting battle against a serpent/dragon.
Lots of detail. Crafted in a village near Pura Luhur, Uluwatu temple. Circa mid-1900s. Acquired from an antique dealer in S. California in 2000. A lighter color of wood and less dense than the very dense Ireng wood. In good condition with a minor crack in the serpent tail (on bottom). Stand not included. 11.5″ tall x 5″ deep x 4″ wide