Figure
18th century (made)
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A warrior figure with a sacrificial sword used for decapitations of sacrificial animals. Judging from the posture this image represents part of an equestrian group. The deity is probably Karuppan, an aspect of Ayyannar, a popular deity who was especially worshipped by the Kallar caste in South India as a guardian of the village deity.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Copper alloy |
| Brief description | Bronze image of a warrior holding a sacrificial sword, Kerala, South India, 18th century. |
| Physical description | A warrior figure with a sacrificial sword used for decapitations of sacrificial animals. Judging from the posture this image represents part of an equestrian group. The deity is probably Karuppan, an aspect of Ayyannar, a popular deity who was especially worshipped by the Kallar caste in South India as a guardian of the village deity. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr J. Eskenazi |
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| Accession number | IS.81-1985 |
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| Record created | August 1, 2003 |
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