Brass Bhuta Figure Of Panjurli Boar - Late 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Age: 19th century

Age: 19th century

A very useful piece of furniture for hallways

the victory of good over evil & light over darkness

Dimensions: W144 x D35 x H34 cm

Materials: Lacquered wood with painted decoration

Brass Bhuta Figure Of Panjurli Boar - Late 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Age: 19th centuryThe tribal cultures of South India are fascinating, none more so than the Bhuta traditions on the Malabar Coast. This brass cast boar is from Karnataka in South India and depicts Panjurli, the Bhuta boar spirit. Bhuta Kola is an animist form of spirit worship from the coastal regions of Karnataka and North Kerala. These ceremonies usually took place annually and were sponsored by wealthy Kshatriya caste families. Boars were often responsible for the