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Acties Weergave	Details Verwijder uit selectie Voeg toe aan selectie CollectieSouth & Southeast Asian Collection ObjectnummerS1967-0097-001-0 TitelMata-ni-pacheda (temple hanging) - C BeschrijvingSuch temple cloths were made by members of the Vaghri caste for ritual use by labourers known as Harijans and Vaghris. The central figure is Mata (mother Goddess in her fearsome aspect), seated on her throne under a canopy, brandishing weapons for vanquishing demons. She is surrounded by the sacred bull Nandi, minor gods, warriors on horseback, attendants and birds. A contemporary touch is found in the soldier with a rifle wearing a topi (hard, canvas hat). Vervaardiging plaatsIndia, Gujarat, Ahmedabad - C Vervaardiging periode20th C, Mid - C ObjectcategorieTextile MateriaalCotton, natural dyes TechniekBlock-printed, painted, mordant-dyed resist - C Formaat L: 276 cm W: 132 cm

CollectieSouth & Southeast Asian Collection

ObjectnummerS1967-0097-001-0

TitelMata-ni-pacheda (temple hanging) - C

BeschrijvingSuch temple cloths were made by members of the Vaghri caste for ritual use by labourers known as Harijans and Vaghris. The central figure is Mata (mother Goddess in her fearsome aspect), seated on her throne under a canopy, brandishing weapons for vanquishing demons. She is surrounded by the sacred bull Nandi, minor gods, warriors on horseback, attendants and birds. A contemporary touch is found in the soldier with a rifle wearing a topi (hard, canvas hat).

Vervaardiging plaatsIndia, Gujarat, Ahmedabad - C

Vervaardiging periode20th C, Mid - C

ObjectcategorieTextile

MateriaalCotton, natural dyes

TechniekBlock-printed, painted, mordant-dyed resist - C

Formaat

L: 276 cm
W: 132 cm

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