Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World
The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world
INDONESIA
Vishnu riding the Garuda bird
1970RCIN 39507
The mythical garuda bird is the national emblem of Indonesia. It appears here carrying the Hindu deity, Vishnu, its tail forming a canopy over his head. The statuette is made from ebony wood from the island of Sulawesi (formerly Celebes) in Indonesia.
Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia on during her visit to Australia, 1970.
