India occupies most of South Asia and is the most populous country with 1/6th of the world’s population comprised of hundreds of ethnic groups and languages. It is primarily Hindu with smaller Buddhist, Jain and Christian populations. Indian cultural, spiritual and folk-art traditions are reflected in all aspects of life: art, carvings, pottery, ritual items, metalware, furniture, accessories, toys and dolls as well as jewelry and textiles.The Indian government has actively tried to preserve its folk-art traditions by supporting artisans, materials and techniques passed on through generations.
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Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Rare magnificent carving of Joseph with the Christ child is a blend of Portuguese and European with indigenous South Indian traditions. Joseph is light-skinned, blue-eyed, with western features without a halos, modest and very human with a straightforward spiritual presence.
Made by the Naga, tribal ethnic groups in India, shell ear covers like this with stippled abstract image of standing male with raised arms were worn by warriors as status symbols.
Made by the Naga, a collection of tribal groups in India with a past headhunting tradition, conch shell ear covers are worn by warriors. This has a stippled image of a buffalo’s neck and head inside V-shaped horns, a symbol of wealth, prosperity. On Lucite base, they are unique cultural art.
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