Art Gallery Sculpture Wood - Buddhism Hinduism Spirituality
Wood statuette, 'Winata Goddess' - $179.95
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According to mythology, the goddess Winata and her sister, Gadru, were unable to bear children, so they solicited the help of the ratu pedanda (high priest), who granted Gadru 1,000 eggs, while giving Winata only two. When the eggs hatched, Gadrus were born nagas (serpents) while Winatas were eagles, one of which was born weak and thin. The strong eagle was named Garuda, and he later became the vehicle for Lord Vishnu. The weaker one, Aruna, feasted upon the nagas until only two were left, which eventually grew up to become the great Nagas of the underworld. Aruna grew strong by feeding on the serpents, thus representing how the lower realm nourishes the higher. Wayan Rendah portrays Winata contemplating one of her eggs, as he carves rich details from the beauty of sono wood.
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Price: $179.95
Stock# GIFT-12-11171