Title : Figure of Vamana Avatara
Accession No : 62/7/2545 (11)
This is a painted figure of Vamana Avatara. Vamana is depicted standing with Chhatrak. The body is painted in white and the clothes are painted in red. It is depicted standing on a carved wooden pedestal.
Gallery
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Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateSouth India
Condition
- ConditionAverage
- Action NoteSlightly Damaged
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)52 X 17 X 17
- Weight (GRMS)0.00
Significance
- ArtisticOne such fascinating village is Kinnal, which is found in the Koppal area of Karnataka and close to Hampi. Kinnal is renowned for its handcrafted toys and religious idols and is known for a distinctive diversity of wood crafts. Passed through generations this artform has attained the GI tag.
Description
- DescriptionThis is a painted figure of Vamana Avatara. Vamana is depicted standing with Chhatrak. The body is painted in white and the clothes are painted in red. It is depicted standing on a carved wooden pedestal.
- Inscription/Markings No
- ReferenceRanjan, Aditi. Handmade in India: Crafts of India. Edited by Aditi Ranjan & M. P. Ranjan. Ahmedabad: Council of Handicraft Development Corporations, 2007.
- KeywordVamana Avatara, Chhatrak, Wood Carved, Pedestal