Dublin Core
Title
figure idol
Identifier
Description
Ornately carved wooden figure from Bali with opening by right hand to hold a kris (sword). Thomson's MS Catalogue: 'Idol from Island of Bali. Such a figure is placed by the bed side of each Rajah at night and he places his kris in the oval hole formed by the right hand of the figure. Represents Kishnu? Mr Arthur Fraser.' Arthur Fraser was Thomson's brother-in-law and a merchant in Java.
Creator
Thomson, Alexander
Contributor
Thomson, Alexander
Relation
wood
Format
H: 755 mm