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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