Painted Indian Nandi Bull Figurine - Ca 1920
This charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is the devoted mount and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva — one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. Carvings of Nandi have long been revered in Indian culture as symbols of strength, devotion and protection.
Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red, white and black pigment, this figure has a timeworn patina that speaks to its age and character. Once likely a child’s toy, it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art. Each Nandi carving is unique, reflecting the individuality of the village craftsman who made it.
- Origin: Andhra Pradesh, India
- Date: Early to mid 20th century
- Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment
- Features: Depicts Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva; old painted surface with red and black remains
- Condition: Age-related wear consistent with use; remnants of old paint visible
- Dimensions: W14 x D4 x H16.5 cm
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Painted Indian Nandi Bull Figurine - Ca 1920
This charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is the devoted mount and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva — one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. Carvings of Nandi have long been revered in Indian culture as symbols of strength, devotion and protection.
Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red, white and black pigment, this figure has a timeworn patina that speaks to its age and character. Once likely a child’s toy, it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art. Each Nandi carving is unique, reflecting the individuality of the village craftsman who made it.
- Origin: Andhra Pradesh, India
- Date: Early to mid 20th century
- Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment
- Features: Depicts Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva; old painted surface with red and black remains
- Condition: Age-related wear consistent with use; remnants of old paint visible
- Dimensions: W14 x D4 x H16.5 cm
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This charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is the devoted mount and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva — one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. Carvings of Nandi have long been revered in Indian culture as symbols of strength, devotion and protection.
Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red, white and black pigment, this figure has a timeworn patina that speaks to its age and character. Once likely a child’s toy, it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art. Each Nandi carving is unique, reflecting the individuality of the village craftsman who made it.
- Origin: Andhra Pradesh, India
- Date: Early to mid 20th century
- Materials: Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment
- Features: Depicts Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva; old painted surface with red and black remains
- Condition: Age-related wear consistent with use; remnants of old paint visible
- Dimensions: W14 x D4 x H16.5 cm
