19th Century Carved Teak Nandi Bull Figure From Andhra Pradesh
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Carved Teak Nandi Bull Toy From South India - 19th Century

SKU A02891V1 · 19th Century, from Andhra Pradesh, India
Sale price £165 Inc VAT.
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Dimensions W17 × D4.5 × H9 cm
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This beautifully timeworn carved teak Nandi bull dates to the 19th century and originates from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the bull, is the sacred mount and devoted companion of Lord Shiva, embodying purity, loyalty, and strength. Figures such as this were often placed in small household shrines or temples, where offerings and prayers were made to seek Shiva’s blessings.

Carved from a single block of dense teak, this early example has an especially archaic form with deeply incised detailing along the body and headdress. The holes are for wheels which have been long since lost. The softened contours and rich patina are the result of age and devotional handling over generations. An evocative survivor of South Indian folk art — full of spiritual presence and sculptural character.

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