Dhokra Bronze Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Round Mirrors Nepal and Tibet for pleasure

Nepal and Tibet for pleasure and investment" by Michael Ridley with pieces from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

Other indicators of good quality are the brass edging on the lid and the heavy brass handles

writing about the customs and crafts of China in 1786

Campaign chests were constructed from teak

Orange: 28 x 3 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

Dhokra Bronze Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Round Mirrors Nepal and Tibet for pleasureThis 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