Statuette

90-13-72

From: India | West Bengal

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 90-13-72
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Malhar
Provenience India | West Bengal
Date Made 1900-1986
Section Asian
Materials Aluminum
Technique Cast
Iconography Horse
Description

Aluminum cast made by Baul Karnakar, a boy just learning the craft. Metal cooled too quickly, hence failed to fill all the mold. Horse with elaborate harness, pattern on head, shoulders, necks.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1990
Other Number LH field notes #5 - Other Number

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