Demon figure riding a horse

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 89.11.1
Type: wooden sculpture; carving
Date of production:
19 − 20th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: wood, carved, painted
Dimensions: height: 33 cm
A fast galloping demon-faced figure on a white horse, with humanoid body . The carving of the sculpture gives a good sense of movement, both horse and rider are equally absorbed in it. A rather worn and damaged ensemble, which in the past may have had a decorative function as part of a larger ensemble.