AN INTERESTING KONDH TRIBAL BRONZE OF A FEMALE FIGURE CARRYING A BASKET ON HER HEAD Katalognummer: AB0319-1289 Copper bronze Eastern India, Kondh Tribe, late 19th – early 20th century The female figure is standing upright, in one hand an offering vessel, and with the other she holds a large basket on her head. She has a painted face, large nose and ear rings and ornate jewelry in the form of many spirals across her chest. Pronounced breasts as a symbol for fertility. The composition of the figure bears close resemblance to the depiction of goddesses in the art of the Bastar tribe in central India. Dimensions: 19.1 x 7.4 CM (H x L) Condition: Very good condition, fine patina Provenance: Galerie Zacke archive Schätzpreis 估價: € 600 Startpreis 起拍價: € 300 -
AN INTERESTING KONDH TRIBAL BRONZE OF A FEMALE FIGURE CARRYING A BASKET ON HER HEAD Katalognummer: AB0319-1289 Copper bronze Eastern India, Kondh Tribe, late 19th – early 20th century The female figure is standing upright, in one hand an offering vessel, and with the other she holds a large basket on her head. She has a painted face, large nose and ear rings and ornate jewelry in the form of many spirals across her chest. Pronounced breasts as a symbol for fertility. The composition of the figure bears close resemblance to the depiction of goddesses in the art of the Bastar tribe in central India. Dimensions: 19.1 x 7.4 CM (H x L) Condition: Very good condition, fine patina Provenance: Galerie Zacke archive Schätzpreis 估價: € 600 Startpreis 起拍價: € 300 -
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