Bastar Goddess Figure From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood Features: Intricately carved apron

Features: Intricately carved apron

This striking rectangular mirror from India is hand carved from sustainable mango wood and decorated with traces of soft colouring

minor chips and surface marks consistent with decades of use

This particular design follows the design of the Chevrolet Special DeLuxe series Sedan model

Bastar Goddess Figure From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood Features: Intricately carved apronThis Indian cast brass dhokra figure is almost certainly Mitki and is from the Bastar tribes of Chhattisgarh. Dating to the early 20th century, Mitki is seen here carrying a basket on her shoulder with a digging stick in her right hand. In Bastar culture, mother goddesses usually carry weapons and a vessel for drinking the blood of sacrificial victims. Male deities were predominantly associated with ancestor worship. It is probable this was made by