Indian Bronze Tribal Kali Head
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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the goddess Kali with applied decoration and tongue sticking out. 165 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Heads such as these are used in festivals when they are placed on bodies made of clay and plant fibre and clothed in colourful textiles and jewellery and taken around the village to the accompaniment of music and prayers to ensure that the goddess brings protection. Kali is always shown with her tongue sticking out. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Indian Bronze Tribal Kali Head
Estimate Ā£50 - Ā£80
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