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Sculptures placed on altars; commensurate powers of creatures to exorcise evil spirits. Few sculptures left unpainted.

Lion, Singa, symbol of courage, with mythical bird found at back of head; tortoise, one manifestation of Vishnu; and mythical serpent, Naga, often appearing as powerful god.

Polychrome, carved wood sculpture of a standing dark brown tortoise supporting a green serpent-like dragon curled on its shell which is also surmounted by a standing white-winged, red-brown dragon ? whose front paws hug the snake body at the neck. Tail has multi-pointed plume like both wings, all of which are outlined by red. End of snake is in an upright position at the back. All three creatures face the same direction with open mouths and bulging eyes. Dragon-like figures have tall ornate crowns and fanged teeth. Face at the back of the upper figure's crown has a beak. Creatures' heads move and are held in the neck areas with pins.