Yali Carved Gilt Wood Temple Guardian Architectural Ornament austrian this will require custom shipping

this will require custom shipping to be arranged separately

10” x 7”

and traditions that have been followed for thousands of years

Horn bowl and bone handle with hand-carved acorn finial

5 x 13 inches

Yali Carved Gilt Wood Temple Guardian Architectural Ornament austrian this will require custom shippingGorgeous antique Indian architectural ornament fashioned of carved and polychrome wood in the shape of a mythical demon beast or "Yali". They are often found adorning southern Indian temples as protectors. They take the shape of hybrid beings, usually part lion and part bird and a distinctive trunk. This example is exceptionally carved with a particularly detailed design and feather patterns. It has a beautifully worn patina with traces of the