Dhokra Bronze Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Stools It's from the border areas

It's from the border areas of Southern Rajasthan and Northern Gujarat

The panels depict the Offerings of the Five Senses blossoming from the lotus flowers

trinket box

It dates from the 19th century and is from Gujarat in Northern India

Dhokra Bronze Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Stools It's from the border areasThis 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