Standing Dewi Sri - Bali's rice goddess, 175 cm H "Wheel of Teaching

Dewi Sri is considered an important fertility goddess, especially in Bali and Java. She regulates all life, directs above all in her function as the goddess of the moon the flourishing of the food that grows on the earth and determines the death that makes plants, animals and humans return to their bosom. Thus it also commands over the underworld and the other world. Above all, however, it provides food for the people and thus ensures their survival. Since rice is the main food of this region, Dewi Sri is above all the venerated rice goddess. She is portrayed as a goddess of unusual beauty. She is always portrayed as youthful, supple and slender

The sculpture was made of cast stone and finished with a finish. The colouring may vary and fade due to weathering

The goddess holds both hands at breast height. The index finger and thumb of each hand form a circle, the fingertips of the left hand touch the palm of the right hand: This hand posture is called: Setting the wheel of the teaching in motion (Dharmachakra mudra).