E1256: India- Clay Figurine, Wagon Wheel

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1256

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

clay
botanical ➔ wood ➔ unidentified
binding agents ➔ joiners ➔ wooden peg
fabric ➔ cordage ➔ twine
metal ➔ unidentified

Dimensions:

17 cm L
3.9 cm W
16 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Was made in the West Bengal region of India and represents the caste system that was present and common at the time. Was most likely made by simple artisans and sold by street vendors who were catering to the English and American visitors. This item was purchased by George Winthrop and donated to .....

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ India ➞ West Bengal ➞ Krishnanagar

Production Date:

1874-1885

Use/Function:

Was most likely used as tourist souvenirs and were probably sold to visiting Americans or British workers. Other than that, they could be used as a simple household decoration.

Source Locality:

West Bengal, Calcutta, India

Acquisition Date:

1874 – 1885

Description:

This wheel was paired with E1262 and is part of larger set of cart driver and wagon pulled by cattle.

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