Kondh Dokra Bronze Zebu Bull From Orissa - Early 20thC Garden Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861 - signed

Subtle shaped brackets beneath each shelf soften the otherwise linear frame

An Old Carved Teak Nandi Bull Toy From Rajasthan with traces of original paint - The Nandi Bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva

There is a money box at the bottom right side with 2 secret drawers behind

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Kondh Dokra Bronze Zebu Bull From Orissa - Early 20thC Garden Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797 - 1861This tribal brass cast zebu, or humped Indian bull would have been an important part of daily ritual for a Gond (Kondh or Khond) family. There is a small indent for an oil lamp which would be lit daily. The zebu has been revered in India since Harrapan times (6 millennia ago) and was often seen as the progenitor and impregnator of the earth. The Gonds khonds once made human sacrifices to the earth goddess (Tari Pennu or Bera Pennu) to ensure good