Kondh Dhokra Bronze Zebu Bull From Orissa - 19th Century Indo Dutch Virabhadra stands in his classic

Virabhadra stands in his classic tribhanga pose with four arms holding a sword

This antique brass and iron bound chest dates to the 19th century and is from Rajasthan

Origin: Rajasthan & Gujarat

The frame retains its original blue painted surface

casting a warm glow across intricately carved façades

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Zebu Bull From Orissa - 19th Century Indo Dutch Virabhadra stands in his classicThis tribal brass cast zebu, or humped Indian bull would have been an important part of daily ritual for a Kondh (also spelt "Khond") family. These statues are sometimes referred to as water buffalo and are from the Kandhamal district of Orissa (modern day Odisha). 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 Kondhs once made human