Title : Cowrie Shell Stand
Accession No : 86/40/D/H/NHHM(1)
The figure showcases a contemporary round pot stand, from Rajasthan. The pot is decorated with Cowrie shells in the shape of Leaf motifs. It is red in colour and also has red cloth inside to act as the pot to keep things. The shells are tied to the box using blue thread.
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Provenance
- StateRajasthan
Condition
- ConditionAverage
- Action NoteCR; Damaged, Shape Distortion, Loosening of Thread, Darkening
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)4.5 x 11 (dia)
Description
- DescriptionThe figure showcases a contemporary round pot stand, from Rajasthan. The pot is decorated with Cowrie shells in the shape of Leaf motifs. It is red in colour and also has red cloth inside to act as the pot to keep things. The shells are tied to the box using blue thread.
- Inscription/Markings No
- Reference" Barnard, Nicholas. Arts and Crafts of India. London: Conran Octopus Limited, 1993 Ranjan, Aditi. Handmade in India: Crafts of India. Edited by Aditi Ranjan & M. P. Ranjan. Ahmedabad: Council of Handicraft Development Corporations, 2007."
- KeywordRound, Pot, Stand, Cowrie, Shells, Thread, Leaf