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Hanuman
South India, 1800s
wood, 45 inches (121.3 cm) high
Funds from Collectors Choice
1991
1991.1012
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In
the Hindu epic Ramayana, the famous monkey hero Hanuman
helped the god Rama rescue his abducted wife Sita. Here Hanuman
kneels with outstretched arms to show his devotion to Rama. Throughout
South India, wooden images such as this are paraded through the
streets by villagers during temple festivals. Garlands of fresh
flowers donated by the devout add color and fragrance to the ornate
carved decoration covering the figure.
To
India
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