Bull Representation
Item number Eg117 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Eg117 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Bull's head, ornately carved and painted. Cream coloured base colour overall on face of bull decorated with yellow-brown designs outlined in red lines with black dots. Horns are attached to head with metal nails and are dark red with yellow tips. There is a green spot on top of the bull's head. There are rope-like designs across the snout in dark yellow-brown for the bridle. Hole are present behind each horn as well as in the neck under the head. A band of metal wire is looped through the head and neck.
Part of a processional image. Most common in the Cochin area.
processional usage
Represents Nandi, vehicle of the Hindu god Shiva.
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processional usage
Represents Nandi, vehicle of the Hindu god Shiva.
Bull's head, ornately carved and painted. Cream coloured base colour overall on face of bull decorated with yellow-brown designs outlined in red lines with black dots. Horns are attached to head with metal nails and are dark red with yellow tips. There is a green spot on top of the bull's head. There are rope-like designs across the snout in dark yellow-brown for the bridle. Hole are present behind each horn as well as in the neck under the head. A band of metal wire is looped through the head and neck.
Part of a processional image. Most common in the Cochin area.
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