Statuette

90-13-57

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 90-13-57
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Malhar
Provenience India
Date Made 1900-1986
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Dhokra
Iconography Elephant | Human
Description

Appears to be dhokra work-clay core visible from underneath. Four-armed, human-shaped figurine with a stylized elephant's head (trunk, tusks, ears). Back less decorated than front. Upper body shinier than lower body-possibly due to handling.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1990

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