Antique Carved Winged KINNARA Winged Deity Goddess Thailand

Antique Thai Carved Winged KINNARA Deity Goddess Sculpture: Southeast Asian Thailand carved wood Kinnara, Hindu Folk Art. Antique Thai hanging hand carved wood Temple Kinnara Goddess. A kinnara (Sanskrit: Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They are described as part human and part bird, and have a strong association with music and love. Believed to come from the Himalayas, they often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger. An ancient Indian string instrument is known as the Kinnari vina. The Kinnaras, heavenly Musicians of the Gods. Antique Thai carved wood sculpture feature intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship. It showcase the Kinnara God, a mythical creature with the body of a bird and the head of a human, often associated with music and dance. Hand-carved giltwood, these sculpture is a rare find and a valuable addition to any Hindu collection. The figure originate from Burma or Thailand and date back to the late 19th century, making it an authentic and unique piece of Asian antique art. This sculpture is a perfect addition to any Hindu art collection or as a statement piece in any room. An interesting wood figure from India depicting a winged goddess. Circa late 19th century. The kinnari, usually spelt 'kinnaree' as noted below, in Thai literature originates from India, but was modified to suit Thai culture. The Thai kinnari is depicted as a young woman wearing an angel-like costume. The lower part of the body is similar to a bird, and should enable her to fly between the human and the mystical worlds. The most popular portrayal of kinnaree in Thai art probably the golden figures of kinnaree adorned the Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, which describe a half-maiden, half-goose figure. Manora The most famous kinnari in Thailand is the figure known as Manora (Thai: มโนรา, derived from Manohara), a heroine in one of the stories collected in "Pannas Jataka" a Pali tome written by a Chiang Mai Buddhist monk and sage around AD 1450–1470.This is supposed to be a collection of 50 stories of the past lives of the Buddha, known to Buddhists as the Jataka. The specific tale about Manora the kinnaree was called Sudhana Jataka, after Prince Sudhana, the bodhisattva who was also the hero of the story and the husband of Manora. Dimensions: 7" h. x 19" w x 22" d. Product details Dimensions: Height: 7 in (17.78 cm); Width: 19 in (48.26 cm); Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm) Style: Folk Art (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques: Wood; Hand-Crafted Place of Origin: Thailand Period: Mid-20th Century Date of Manufacture: 1940 Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use. good some loss of gilt. Condition classification: Used