Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Materials: Solid teak with brass

Materials: Solid teak with brass and iron fittings

The lower two panels depict phoenixes flanking a central panel of cintamani (wish-granting jewels)

this low cabinet is designed for use as a tv cabinet and is inspired by antique dowry chests from The Rann of Kutch & Saurashtra known as damchiya

These long elm benches were once a familiar sight outside shops

The recessed drawer pulls featured on this chest reached high popularity in the Taisho era as they mimicked those seen on British campaign furniture

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Materials: Solid teak with brassThis 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