Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe The lower two panels depict

The lower two panels depict phoenixes flanking a central panel of cintamani (wish-granting jewels)

this low cabinet is designed for use as a tv cabinet and is inspired by antique dowry chests from The Rann of Kutch & Saurashtra known as damchiya

His wings represent the union of method and wisdom

20–21 Sept 1985

Introducing this beautiful gothic cast iron garden plant stand

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe The lower two panels depictThis charming votive deer statue is from the tribal area of Kandhamal, Orissa. These tribal statues were used as votives by Khond (also spelled Kondh or Gond) tribes like the Desia Kandha tribe. These statues date to the 19th century and would have been passed down through generations and worshipped to protect against the wild animals of the forest. It is likely this deer is the sambar deer, an animal unique to Orissa and the state animal of Orissa