Figure of Dwarpal

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Figure of Dwarpal

Accession No : 83/B/4(1)

This is a figure of Dwarpal. It has depicted in standing position on square pedestal with a tool. Its turban, clothes and jewelery are carved in decorative designs. Its left hand is missing.

Gallery

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Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateKarnataka
  • DistrictBengaluru

Period

  • Start DateLate 18th century

Condition

  • ConditionAverage
  • RemarksMissing Parts, Damaged

Dimensions

  • Measurement (CMS)137 x 482 x 457
  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Significance

  • Socio economicThe Hindu community in the coastal areas believe in the worship of supernatural beings and divine ancestral spirits known as 'Bhutas'. Hence, Bhuta figures translate to worshipping of divine beings.

Description

  • DescriptionThis is a figure of Dwarpal. It has depicted in standing position on square pedestal with a tool. Its turban, clothes and jewelery are carved in decorative designs. Its left hand is missing.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • ReferenceRecarving the Wood: History and Revival of Woodcarving in Uttaranchal. Mahila Haat: Delhi 2002. O.C. Handa, Madhu Jain. Wood Handicraft. New Delhi: M.L Gidwani, Indus Publishing Company, 2000.
  • KeywordDwarpal, Carved, Square Pedestal, Standing Position