Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Textiles 37 x 25 x 16

37 x 25 x 16  (wxdxh cms)

This carving is from Tamil Nadu in South India and dates to the 18th century

68 x 75 cm (w x h cms)

Dimensions: W103 x D40 x H42 cm

with marks and wear consistent with age

Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19th Century Textiles 37 x 25 x 16This South Indian panel of Madurai Veeran is from Tamil Nadu. Madurai Veeran is a Tamil folk deity and the warrior of Madurai. This panel is from a temple chariot locally called ter or Ratha Yatra. These chariots are decorated with carved sacred scenes and images of deities. These sculptures are the finest wooden sculptures found in Tamil Nadu. This example dates to the 19th century and is made from teak wood. Ratha Yatra temples were so large, that