Bastar Danteshwari on an Elephant From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1910 Period - Early 20th Century Usually they'd depict plum blossoms

Usually they'd depict plum blossoms

each piece individually painted so slight variations will occur

Condition: Excellent condition with intentional distressed finish reflecting the character of reclaimed wood

draped over the shoulders for an evening out or layered as a stylish accessory throughout the seasons

Bastar Danteshwari on an Elephant From Chhattisgarh - Ca 1910 Period - Early 20th Century Usually they'd depict plum blossomsThis beautiful Indian bronze elephant figure is mounted with a howdah (an elephant carriage). Inside the howdah is the goddess Danteshwari whilst the elephant is controlled by a mahout (elephant keeper). Dating to the 19th century and crafted in the Bastar tribal style. Danteshwari is a common form of the mother goddess and the primary deity of the royal house of the state of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Bastar is famed for its beautiful sculptures &