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Object Number 985-14-60/14442
Display Title Deity effigy
Descriptions
Object Description Deity effigy. "Subhadra". Sister of Jagannath in Jagannath triad--three deities of Puri. Rectangular shaped statue, flat back-painted black. Molded front with a yellow painted mask of exaggerated human features. Long "V" ornament (?) extends from sides of face to length of bell-shaped body. Yellow human-like feet rest on a platform. Pigment is peeling off of front.
Inventory Description Figurine, flat base and back, carved figure with multicolored paint, peeling
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / <County> / Bhubaneswar
Additional Geographic Terms Bhubaneswar
Dimensions Overall: 19.9 x 4.6 x 7.3 cm (7 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-14-60/14442
Provenance
Collector Dr. Cora DuBois (1961-1964 - 1985)
Donor Dr. Cora DuBois (1961-1964 - 1985)

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