Teak Chariot Carving Of Kali - 18th Century Calligraphy Brushes Yali were mythical Hindu animals

Yali were mythical Hindu animals who acted as guardians

This standing Buddha is made in the traditional way in carved and red lacquered teak wood with gilt finishing

dating to the early 19th century - Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)

flanked by floral motifs and delicate geometric details

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Teak Chariot Carving Of Kali - 18th Century Calligraphy Brushes Yali were mythical Hindu animalsThis is an antique carved teak chariot panel depicting Kali, the Hindu goddess of ultimate power. She wears a tall crown and wields a trident symbolistic of her affiliation with Shiva. In her right hands she holds a Damaru Trisula noose & a skull bowl. A Yali lion, a guardian creature who protects humanity can be seen at the top. This carving is from Tamil Nadu in South India and dates to the 18th century. It would have been part of a large ceremonial