Statuette

90-13-52

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 90-13-52
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Malhar
Provenience India
Date Made 1900-1986
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Cast
Iconography Musician
Description

One of set of so-called Santhal figures, although the Santhals don't wear the dhoti or play the shahnai Shanai player in gamochkha and turban. Made by Dukhomoy Karmakar. Solid cast brass (lost wax).

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1990
Other Number #3b - Other Number

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