Bronze Bhuta Panjurli Riding A Wild Boar - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets especially in such large proportions

especially in such large proportions as pegams were usually used whilst seated

26cm diameter - 5cms high

and surface marks consistent with age

much the same as we used pot pourri

Bronze Bhuta Panjurli Riding A Wild Boar - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets especially in such large proportionsThis bronze Bhuta figure is from Karnataka and features Panjurli riding a wild boar. It is rare, a great collectors piece, and incredibly special dating to the 18th century. Panjurli is the divine spirit of a male wild boar worshipped as a part of Bhuta Kola. Panjurli is usually seen with a boar head, but here, he has a human head with a stylised tusk shaped moustache. Panjurli is often seen with a bell in one hand and a sword in the other. The bell