Bastar Goddess Figure From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood The beautiful red lacquer has

The beautiful red lacquer has developed a wonderful patina over the years

Dating from 1854 - Edo Period these old prints have been reframed by our skilled team in a simple matte black wood frame

minor chips and surface marks consistent with decades of use

Features: Intricately carved apron

Bastar Goddess Figure From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood The beautiful red lacquer hasThis Indian cast brass dhokra figure is almost certainly Mitki and is from the Bastar tribes of Chhattisgarh. Dating to the early 20th century, Mitki is seen here carrying a basket on her shoulder with a digging stick in her right hand. In Bastar culture, mother goddesses usually carry weapons and a vessel for drinking the blood of sacrificial victims. Male deities were predominantly associated with ancestor worship. It is probable this was made by