Horse

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Horse

Accession No : 65/7/3507

This is a painted horse with a long body. The horse is painted decoratively yellow. Flower designs have been made on it.


Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateRajasthan

Condition

  • ConditionPoor
  • RemarksMissing Parts, Pigment Loss, Faded Surface, Damaged

Dimensions

  • Measurement (CMS)35 X 39 X 11
  • 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 horse with a long body. The horse is painted decoratively yellow. Flower designs have been made on it.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • Reference Ranjan, Aditi. Handmade in India: Crafts of India. Edited by Aditi Ranjan & M. P. Ranjan. Ahmedabad: Council of Handicraft Development Corporations, 2007.
  • KeywordWood, Painted, Horse, Yellow, Flower Design