Bull Representation Item Number: Eg116 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bull's head mounted on an oval-shaped wooden support. Orange overall with ornate designs in yellow, black, and white. Bridle painted white; white eyes rimmed in orange with black brow. Six square holes in mount; metal wire attached.
History Of Use
Part of a processional image, most commonly found in the Cochin area.
Cultural Context
processional usage
Iconographic Meaning
Represents Nandi, the vehicle of the Hindu god Shiva.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Bull Representation
- Identification Number
- Eg116
- Type of Item
- representation
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 39.0 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 12.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 106
- Accession Number
- 0580/0109