E1255: India- Figurine, Mendicant Priest

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1255

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

binding agents ➔ joiners ➔ metal wire ➔ armature
fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread
animal ➔ hair
botanical ➔ wood
clay
binding agents ➔ adhesive
colorant ➔ dye
colorant ➔ paint

Dimensions:

9.5 cm L
11 cm W
17 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Made byartisans of Krishnanagar, India. Bought by Winthrop in Calcutta. Given to local museum in the U.S. Who donated collection to Luther College.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ India ➞ West Bengal ➞ Krishnanagar

Production Date:

Ca. 1874-1885

Use/Function:

Trade.

Source Locality:

Krishnanagar. India.

Acquisition Date:

1874 – 1885

Description:

Seated male figurine, presumably a mendicant priest, sewing.

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