Statuette
90-13-50
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 90-13-50 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian | Malhar |
| Provenience | India |
| Date Made | 1900-1986 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Brass |
| Technique | Cast |
| Iconography | Drummer |
| Description | One of a set of so-called Santhal figures, although the Santhals don't wear the dhoti or play the shahnai. Drummer in gamockha, short dhoti-like garment of a towel ("gam"=body, "mokha"=washing. Made by Dukhomoy Karmakar. Solid cast brass (lost wax) |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1990 |
| Other Number | #3d - Other Number |
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