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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