Lao Sculpture

Wooden naga
Carved wooden naga used in Buddhist ordination rituals [58K]

Sculpted figure on column
At Wat Luang, Pakse. [47K]

Nyak, Wat Mixay
Guardian giant at entrance to Wat Mixayaram, Vientiane. [48K]

Naga stairs
Naga decoration on stairs, Wat Luang, Pakse. [50K]

Fish in naga's claw
Detail of decoration, Wat Luang, Pakse [69K]

Naga, Wat Mixay
Naga serpent emerging from the mouth of a water monster, Wat Mixay, Vientiane [56K]

Seven-headed naga
Naga serpent with seven heads, Wat Hai Sok, Vientiane [72K]

Carved creatures
Detail of door surround, Wat In Paeng, Vientiane [60K]

Naga gateway
Naga serpent and statues on wat gateway, Vientiane [45K]