Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe - Red coral

- Red coral

20–21 Sept 1985

The recessed drawer pulls featured on this chest reached high popularity in the Taisho era as they mimicked those seen on British campaign furniture

Paint Loss

Pale Leather Trunk from Shanghai - Circa 1920 Original Brass Fittings

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe - Red coralThis 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