Old Painted Yali Lion From Orissa - Ca 1920
This beautifully painted vintage yali figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Yali were mythical Hindu animals who acted as guardians. Toys, puppets, and dolls are an essential part of growing up in Odisha and are often vividly painted in garish colours. The better quality pieces like this are painted onto cloth laminated on wood.
A similar example can be found in the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum in Bhubaneswar.
From India
Due to the nature of antiques, items may vary slightly from the image shown.
Dimensions:
18 x 6 x 24 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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Old Painted Yali Lion From Orissa - Ca 1920
This beautifully painted vintage yali figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Yali were mythical Hindu animals who acted as guardians. Toys, puppets, and dolls are an essential part of growing up in Odisha and are often vividly painted in garish colours. The better quality pieces like this are painted onto cloth laminated on wood.
A similar example can be found in the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum in Bhubaneswar.
From India
Due to the nature of antiques, items may vary slightly from the image shown.
Dimensions:
18 x 6 x 24 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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This beautifully painted vintage yali figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Yali were mythical Hindu animals who acted as guardians. Toys, puppets, and dolls are an essential part of growing up in Odisha and are often vividly painted in garish colours. The better quality pieces like this are painted onto cloth laminated on wood.
A similar example can be found in the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum in Bhubaneswar.
From India
Due to the nature of antiques, items may vary slightly from the image shown.
Dimensions:
18 x 6 x 24 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
