Old Indian Kerala / Bhuta Culture Bronze Bull
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Central Asia, India, Northern Kerala / Southern Coastal Karnataka, Tulu Nada /Bhuta cult, ca. 1500 to 1800 CE. A cast bronze figure of a bull, standing on four thin legs and with a large head with prominent horns, a long snout, and large eyes. The figure stands easily on its own. The bull, known as Maisandaaya or Nandigona, is a totemic figure in this cult, which seems to pre-date the conversion to Hinduism in the region approximately 2500 years ago. As a result, the figure here combines ancient beliefs about bulls as they relate to agriculture and fertility with Hindu beliefs about sacred bulls. Size: 2.7" L x 1.05" W x 2.6" H (6.9 cm x 2.7 cm x 6.6 cm).
Provenance: private R.D. collection, Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over twenty five years from various major galleries
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#125835
Provenance: private R.D. collection, Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over twenty five years from various major galleries
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125835
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Dark patina on figure. Form remains excellent.
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Old Indian Kerala / Bhuta Culture Bronze Bull
Estimate $600 - $900
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