Statuette
90-13-34
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 90-13-34 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian | Malhar |
| Provenience | India |
| Date Made | 1900-1986 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Brass |
| Technique | Soldered |
| Iconography | Woman | Peacock |
| Description | Woman with croosed legs playing stringed instrument. She has long hair and a crown. Attached to peacock's tail by two loops on her back--fit into bent spikes on tail. Body of peacock sits on platform. Peacock's head is turned to woman. Tail is separate piece that is attached to body with apparatus similar to woman/tail attachment, but tail/body may be soldered. Back of woman has holes in metal, looks decayed. |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1990 |
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