Demon guardian carving on temple pillar, Bali.

Demon guardian carving on temple pillar, Bali. Demon guardian carving on temple pillar, Bali. A fanged face with large round eyes represents a temple guardian. Wood carving, like stone carving, has traditionally featured largely in the temples and palaces on Bali, with little free standing 'sculpture' work produced commercially. Immaculately carved "demons" and "mythical beings" decorate pillars, door panels, lintels and window shutters with the aim of protecting the building/s from evil intruders