Ultra Empathetic Khond (Orissa, India) Bronze Animal, c. Early 20th Century southern folk art and 2" tall

and 2" tall

at the age of 99

Scattered small stains and one tiny tear in from the right edge of the cover but overall great condition

I have not attempted to polish this as I like the patina

Approx 1 1/2" diameter

Ultra Empathetic Khond (Orissa, India) Bronze Animal, c. Early 20th Century southern folk art and 2" tallI found this marvelous creatures at one of my very favorite spots, a cabinet of curiosities wonderland in New Hampshire run by a family of creatives. And now that I know of the existence of bronze creatures of this sort made by the Khond people of East Central India, which have only relatively recently become the subject of some attention, I will forever have an eye out for others. There is an excellent article about them on the Renzo Freschi Asian