Title : Female Figure
Accession No : 70/7/5053 (2)
This is a painted female figure standing on wooden octagonal base. The woman is depicted adorned with decorative clothes and jewellery. The Saree is depicted in black checkered pattern.
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)43 x 20 x 15
- 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 female figure standing on wooden octagonal base. The woman is depicted adorned with decorative clothes and jewellery. The Saree is depicted in black checkered pattern.
- 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.
- KeywordFemale Figure, Wood, Decorative, Checkered Pattern