E1262: India- Clay Figurine, Wagon Wheel

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1262

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

None

Materials:

binding agents ➔ joiners ➔ metal wire ➔ armature
binding agents ➔ joiners ➔ wooden peg
clay ➔ ceramic
binding agents ➔ adhesive
fabric ➔ cordage ➔ twine
metal

Dimensions:

17 cm L
4 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. Was bought by those people, this group being bought by George Winthrop.

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:

Wheel, pairs with wheel E1256. Was very likely part of wagon cart E1246 (Dudekula, driver).

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