Southeast Asian Antique Wooden Makara Temple Carving

DescriptionAntique Southeast Asian wood carving of the head of a makara. The Hindu water creature has the head of an elephant/deer and the body of a crocodile (or water monitor) giving it a dragon-like/serpentine appearance. Makara are often seen guarding entrances to holy spaces. This makara head was most likely once part of a temple. The Vahana (vehicle) of the goddess Ganga is a makara. With custom metal stand.Age: 19th centuryDimensions (including stand): 10 1/2″ high x 11″ long x 5″ wide