Description: Antique Carved Wood Chariot Panel South India. Goddess with Temple Attendants and Animal Guardians. 6 X 8 1/2 X 2". Chariots of Tamil Nadu, locally called ter, are intricate wooden structures of monumental size. The lower portion of the chariots are completely covered with timber panels carved with a wide range of figural and animal sculptures. These friezes, which constitute the finest wooden sculptures in the region, can be viewed only during the chariot festival; for the remainder of the year the chariots are parked in shelters to protect them from the sun and rain. _gsrx_vers_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))
Price: 188 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:02:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Indian
