Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Congo Carved Mango Wood Mirror with

Carved Mango Wood Mirror with distressed Paint Finish

The interior has a chain that prevents the lid from falling open and straining the hinges

Annapurna is sometimes called Annapurni and is consort to Lord Shiva / Śiva

is the sacred vehicle and devoted gatekeeper of Lord Shiva

Kondh Dhokra Bronze Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Origin - Congo Carved Mango Wood Mirror withThis 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