Statuette
90-13-51
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 90-13-51 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian | Malhar |
| Provenience | India |
| Date Made | 1900-1986 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Brass |
| Technique | Cast |
| Iconography | Figure |
| Description | One of set of so-called Santhal figures, although the Santhals don't wear the dhoti or play the shahnai. Laborer in gamockha with basket on head, digging tool over shoulder. Made by Dukhomoy Karmakar. Solid cast brass (lost wax). |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1990 |
| Other Number | #3c - Other Number |
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