Title : Painted Figure of Manmath
Accession No : 61/7/2214 (2)
This is a painted figure of Manmath. It is depicted in yellow color and red blouse. The ornaments have been elaborately worked in relief work.
Gallery
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Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateAndhra Pradesh
Condition
- ConditionAverage
- Action NoteSlightly Damaged
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)58 X 58 X 34
- 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 Manmath. It is depicted in yellow color and red blouse. The ornaments have been elaborately worked in relief work.
- 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, Wood Figure, Yellow Color, Red Blouse