Old Painted Leopard From Orissa - Ca 1920 Throws Height Without Base: 74cm

Height Without Base: 74cm

Dimensions: W180 x D45 x H92 cm

Fitted with a metal candle holder to the top

is a beautifully simple example of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship

Old Painted Leopard From Orissa - Ca 1920 Throws Height Without Base: 74cmThis quirky painted vintage leopard figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha), Eastern India. Dates from circa 1920 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 one are painted onto cloth laminated on wood. A similar example can be found in the Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum in Bhubaneswar. Please note the historic damage visible in the images.