W500xL450xH500mm, Philippines
This is the mystical chicken from Mindanao of the Philippines, a predominantly Muslim island in the south. In Islamic legend, the prophet Mudammed found a bird in the first of the 7 heaven, the bird is so large that its crest touches the second heaven. Its crow would arouse all creatures except humans and judgement day would arrive when the crowing stop.
The word “sari” means colour / garment, “manok” means chicken. This is expressed clearly in the sculpture which is a symbol of blessing.
The Maranao believes Sarimanok is a totem bird called Itotoro which has a twin bird called Inikadowa. Inikadowa is a spirit bird that is unseen and through Itotoro as a medium, one can access the spirit world.
Mountain Folkcraft 
Great write-up on the sarimanok!