Exotic India Art Sculptures Collections

Lord Garuda  is a falcon-deity. As the  vahana   of none other than  Lord Vishnu , He ferries the creator across the multitude of lokas (realms of existence) and presides over winged creatures himself. In Indian art, He has evolved to acquire a predominantly human form, as could be seen in this brass sculpture. He has the body of a super-strong man, a yogi in terms of form and temperament; and has retained only the wings of his eagle form. The majestic wings set this  Lord Garuda  composition apart from other  vahana  iconographies. They spread wide lateral to His broad shoulders, and close down around his torso such that the tips of the wings graze his dhoti-clad hips. Namaskaram Lord Garuda with the Majestic Wings Zoom in on the same to observe the sweeping serrations made by the artisan - it is a fine example of high-precision handiwork. Note the lifelike angle of curvature of the silhouette, which betrays the sculptor’s fine a...