Figure of Ummalthi

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Figure of Ummalthi

Accession No : 83/B/32

This is a figure of Ummalthi. It is carved in decorative designs. It is in standing position having very precise carving of the hair, necklace waist band and short pleated skirt. It is brown in color and polished.

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)183 x 61 x 61
  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Description

  • DescriptionThis is a figure of Ummalthi. It is carved in decorative designs. It is in standing position having very precise carving of the hair, necklace waist band and short pleated skirt. It is brown in color and polished.
  • 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.
  • KeywordWood, Carving, Standing Position, Necklace