Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Period - Taishō decorative cresting along the top

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Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Period - Taishō decorative cresting along the topThis charming votive deer statue is from the tribal area of Kandhamal, Orissa. These tribal statues were used as votives by Khond (also spelled Kondh or Gond) tribes like the Desia Kandha tribe. These statues date to the 19th century and would have been passed down through generations and worshipped to protect against the wild animals of the forest. It is likely this deer is the sambar deer, an animal unique to Orissa and the state animal of Orissa