Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Necklaces & Amulets These chests would have stored

These chests would have stored ammunition and the large handles served a functional purpose allowing the chests to be attached to cannons and artillery towed by horses and camels

5 cm x 25 (w x d x h cms)

126 x 10 x 223 (wxdxh cms)

is carefully handcrafted in the traditional style€”featuring scrolling floral vines and geometric borders that speak to the legacy of skilled Indian artisanship

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Necklaces & Amulets These chests would have storedThis 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