Vintage Painted Cow Toy From Gujarat - Ca 1940 Origin - Africa The interior consists of a

The interior consists of a large interior space separated by a shelf with two drawers underneath

It's painted with paints mixed from minerals

Each vessel was central to communal cooking and ceremonial gatherings

Indra is sometimes referred to as Sakka in Jainism & Buddhism

colours and glazed surfaces capture the eclectic blend of East and West that defined Peranakan decorative style

Vintage Painted Cow Toy From Gujarat - Ca 1940 Origin - Africa The interior consists of aThis colourful and characterful Indian cow toy figurine is from Gujarat. The bull is a symbol of the Hindu god, Lord Shiva, and cows and bulls still wander the streets of India to this day.