Brass Bhuta Figure Of Panjurli Boar - Late 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Kadais were used as cauldrons

Kadais were used as cauldrons for cooking on a large scale at Indian festivals and weddings

This pretty shutter is from Bikaner in Rajasthan

Age: 19th century

It's still very tough and durable

12 x 12 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

Brass Bhuta Figure Of Panjurli Boar - Late 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Kadais were used as cauldronsThe tribal cultures of South India are fascinating, none more so than the Bhuta traditions on the Malabar Coast. This brass cast boar is from Karnataka in South India and depicts Panjurli, the Bhuta boar spirit. Bhuta Kola is an animist form of spirit worship from the coastal regions of Karnataka and North Kerala. These ceremonies usually took place annually and were sponsored by wealthy Kshatriya caste families. Boars were often responsible for the