Laughing Buddha
20th century | Gerard van Bussel
The figure is filled with cereal grains, colourful gemstones, and a “golden” pendant. These precious objects are supposed to prevent evil spirits from taking possession of the otherwise empty Buddha figures which are meant to be placed on the altar. Made in Mexico, this statue was sold at the Templo y Botánica San Simón de los Llanos in Los Angeles.
The figure is filled with cereal grains, colourful gemstones, and a “golden” pendant. These precious objects are supposed to prevent evil spirits from taking possession of the otherwise empty Buddha figures which are meant to be placed on the altar. Made in Mexico, this statue was sold at the Templo y Botánica San Simón de los Llanos in Los Angeles.
Collection:
Gerard van Bussel DNB
Time:
20th century
Entry Date:
2008
Object Name
Sculpture, Buddha
Culture
Los Angeles, USA
Material/technology:
Plastic
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
North and Central America
Invs.
187430
