Bronze Dhokra Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Ancestor Figures Materials: Cast Iron Frame With

Materials: Cast Iron Frame With Teak Slatted Seat And Back

Origin: Jiangsu Province

This carved Indian floral panel is a lintel that would have been used above a window of a Gujarati home

Its generous proportions make it equally suited to a long dining table

celebrated for its balanced proportions

Bronze Dhokra Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Ancestor Figures Materials: Cast Iron Frame WithThis charming votive deer statue is from the tribal area of Kandhamal, Orissa. These tribal statues were used as votives by Khond (also spelled Kondh or Gond) tribes like the Desia Kandha tribe. These statues date to the 19th century and would have been passed down through generations and worshipped to protect against the wild animals of the forest. It is likely this deer is the sambar deer, an animal unique to Orissa and the state animal of Orissa