Architectural Model
ca. 19th century (made)
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This model represents a Kond thatched building. The Kond community live in remote, hilly areas of east-central India. They often use this distinctive method of constructing with strips of metal cast in a lattice pattern over the clay core. The building may represent a shrine to a local god, or possibly a village granary, and probably had a religious purpose.
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Materials and techniques | Metal lattice strips over a clay body |
Brief description | Model of a Kond thatched building |
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Credit line | Given by Miss Jessie Joseph, New County Club, 21 Hanover Square, W |
Object history | Said to have been made by the Kutiya Kond community at Belugunta, near Russellkonda, Ganjam District, Eastern India. |
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Summary | This model represents a Kond thatched building. The Kond community live in remote, hilly areas of east-central India. They often use this distinctive method of constructing with strips of metal cast in a lattice pattern over the clay core. The building may represent a shrine to a local god, or possibly a village granary, and probably had a religious purpose. |
Bibliographic reference | INDIA. Art and culture 1300-1900, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. September 1985-January 1986. Cat. 43. |
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Accession number | IM.113-1916 |
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Record created | February 5, 2003 |
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