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Lot 418 Dα

An Orissa polychromed wood ceremonial head of a bull. 19th century

Auction 1112 - overview Cologne
15.06.2018, 11:00 - Chinese, Tibet/Neapel, India, Southeast Asia
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.736 € (incl. premium)
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An Orissa polychromed wood ceremonial head of a bull. 19th century

An Orissa polychromed wood ceremonial head of a bull with long horns and a head resembling that of a horse, with a double rope tied around his head. 19th century.
Height ca. 58 cm

Solche Köpfe wurden bei Prozessionen durch die Felder getragen, um für Regen und gute Ernte zu bitten,.

An Orissa polychromed wood ceremonial head of a bull with long horns and a head resembling that of a horse, with a double rope tied around his head. 19th century.

Provenance

Private collection, Northern Germany