Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19thC
This is a carved teak chariot carving from Tamil Nadu - South India - depicting a Yali lion - a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples
The chariots are decorated with carved teak images - mostly of religious significance. The chariots are enormous temples on wheels which are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people. They are called Ratha Yatra. In Orissa the Ratha Yatra carry an image of Krishna known locally as Lord Jaganath.
This is the origin of the word Juggernaut which we use to describe large trucks.
From India
25.5 x 11 x 30 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19thC
This is a carved teak chariot carving from Tamil Nadu - South India - depicting a Yali lion - a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples
The chariots are decorated with carved teak images - mostly of religious significance. The chariots are enormous temples on wheels which are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people. They are called Ratha Yatra. In Orissa the Ratha Yatra carry an image of Krishna known locally as Lord Jaganath.
This is the origin of the word Juggernaut which we use to describe large trucks.
From India
25.5 x 11 x 30 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available on checkout
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This is a carved teak chariot carving from Tamil Nadu - South India - depicting a Yali lion - a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples
The chariots are decorated with carved teak images - mostly of religious significance. The chariots are enormous temples on wheels which are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people. They are called Ratha Yatra. In Orissa the Ratha Yatra carry an image of Krishna known locally as Lord Jaganath.
This is the origin of the word Juggernaut which we use to describe large trucks.
From India
25.5 x 11 x 30 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available on checkout
