Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Necklaces & Amulets 126 x 10 x 223

126 x 10 x 223 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W16 x D15 x H8 cm

each with its own lively combination of colours and patterns

This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from teak wood and iron

These chests would have stored ammunition and the large handles served a functional purpose allowing the chests to be attached to cannons and artillery towed by horses and camels

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Necklaces & Amulets 126 x 10 x 223This 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