Painted Indian Nandi Bull Figurine - Ca 1920 Origin - Indonesia crafted from traditional designs

crafted from traditional designs

Crafted from wood and thoughtfully designed to add an elegant touch to your space

72 x 42 x 60

81 x 59 x 37 (wxdxh)

Form: Lobed floral-shaped box with fitted lid

Painted Indian Nandi Bull Figurine - Ca 1920 Origin - Indonesia crafted from traditional designsThis charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is the devoted mount and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. Carvings of Nandi have long been revered in Indian culture as symbols of strength, devotion and protection. Hand carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red, white and black pigment, this figure has a timeworn