Statue

90-13-41

From: India | West Bengal

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 90-13-41
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Malhar
Provenience India | West Bengal
Date Made 1900-1986
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Dhokra
Iconography Deity | Elephant
Description

Dhokra work in brass. The artisan's deity, seated on an elephant and holding tongs, a balance, and a chisel in his four hands. The deity has a halo behind him. Made by Baikuntha Karmakar, Ganja Village, Bardwan District, W. Bengai, 1988. Sold to Sukhari Karmakar who sold it to us "at cost" he said.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1990
Other Number #4 - Other Number

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