Ultra Empathetic Khond (Orissa, India) Bronze Animal, c. Early 20th Century southern folk art and 2" tall

and 2" tall

I have not attempted to polish this as I like the patina

In some ways about as far away from my taste as possible

at the age of 99

Approx 1 1/2" diameter

Ultra Empathetic Khond (Orissa, India) Bronze Animal, c. Early 20th Century southern folk art and 2" tallI found this marvelous creatures at one of my very favorite spots, a cabinet of curiosities wonderland in New Hampshire run by a family of creatives. And now that I know of the existence of bronze creatures of this sort made by the Khond people of East Central India, which have only relatively recently become the subject of some attention, I will forever have an eye out for others. There is an excellent article about them on the Renzo Freschi Asian