Brass Bhuta Figure Of Panjurli Boar - 18th Century
The tribal cultures of South India are fascinating, none more so than the Bhuta traditions on the Malabar Coast. This brass cast boar is from Karnataka in South India and depicts Panjurli, the Bhuta boar spirit.
Bhuta Kola is an animist form of spirit worship from the coastal regions of Karnataka and North Kerala. These ceremonies usually took place annually and were sponsored by wealthy Kshatriya caste families. Boars were often responsible for the destruction of cultivated crops in Southern India and the worship of Panjurli was an act of appeasement to protect farmers' crops. Panjurli was later absorbed into the Hindu pantheon as Parvarti's pet boar, killed, and later resurrected by Shiva.
From Southern Karnataka, India
References:
Similar examples can be found in Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 15-162
Condition Report:
In excellent condition, this brass alloy has a high copper content and verdigris is visible.
From India
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Brass Bhuta Figure Of Panjurli Boar - 18th Century
The tribal cultures of South India are fascinating, none more so than the Bhuta traditions on the Malabar Coast. This brass cast boar is from Karnataka in South India and depicts Panjurli, the Bhuta boar spirit.
Bhuta Kola is an animist form of spirit worship from the coastal regions of Karnataka and North Kerala. These ceremonies usually took place annually and were sponsored by wealthy Kshatriya caste families. Boars were often responsible for the destruction of cultivated crops in Southern India and the worship of Panjurli was an act of appeasement to protect farmers' crops. Panjurli was later absorbed into the Hindu pantheon as Parvarti's pet boar, killed, and later resurrected by Shiva.
From Southern Karnataka, India
References:
Similar examples can be found in Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 15-162
Condition Report:
In excellent condition, this brass alloy has a high copper content and verdigris is visible.
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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The tribal cultures of South India are fascinating, none more so than the Bhuta traditions on the Malabar Coast. This brass cast boar is from Karnataka in South India and depicts Panjurli, the Bhuta boar spirit.
Bhuta Kola is an animist form of spirit worship from the coastal regions of Karnataka and North Kerala. These ceremonies usually took place annually and were sponsored by wealthy Kshatriya caste families. Boars were often responsible for the destruction of cultivated crops in Southern India and the worship of Panjurli was an act of appeasement to protect farmers' crops. Panjurli was later absorbed into the Hindu pantheon as Parvarti's pet boar, killed, and later resurrected by Shiva.
From Southern Karnataka, India
References:
Similar examples can be found in Ritual Bronzes Of Maharashtra & Karnataka Including The Bhuta Region by Leo S Figiel, Fig 15-162
Condition Report:
In excellent condition, this brass alloy has a high copper content and verdigris is visible.
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
