Title : Kamdhenu Figure
Accession No : 65/7/3882
This is a painted Kamdhenu figure having a female face. It has two tails. Black horns and golden necklace and wings are depicted in it.
Gallery
Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateKarnataka
Condition
- ConditionPoor
- RemarksMissing Parts, Damaged
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)285 X 27 X 112
- 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 Kamdhenu figure having a female face. It has two tails. Black horns and golden necklace and wings are depicted in it.
- 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.
- KeywordPainted, Kamdhenu Figure, Black Horns, Two Tails