Teak Chariot Carving Of Kali - 18th Century Material - Kiri Wood V or sound system and

V or sound system and dates from the 19th century

a torgam like this with auspicious symbols is very unusual to find

riveted swing handle

As with nearly all leather trunks the original leather hinges have deteriorated due to inherent weakness in the design

renowned for their mastery of metal casting using the ancient lost-wax technique

Teak Chariot Carving Of Kali - 18th Century Material - Kiri Wood V or sound system andThis is an antique carved teak chariot panel depicting Kali, the Hindu goddess of ultimate power. She wears a tall crown and wields a trident symbolistic of her affiliation with Shiva. In her right hands she holds a Damaru Trisula noose & a skull bowl. A Yali lion, a guardian creature who protects humanity can be seen at the top. This carving is from Tamil Nadu in South India and dates to the 18th century. It would have been part of a large ceremonial