Gangaur Doll From Banswara Tribal Region - 19th Century Chests ensuring that each parrot displays

ensuring that each parrot displays subtle variations in colour and finish

This piece comes supplied with a wire hanger

Accession number M

It is called kponyungo or funeral head mask

Gangaur Doll From Banswara Tribal Region - 19th Century Chests ensuring that each parrot displaysThis carved teak wood doll from the Banswara district in Rajasthan has developed a wonderful patina over time. Banswara is widely populated by the Bhil ethnic group, the largest tribal group in India. The Bhil can be found across India and have a distinct style. This is a Gangaur doll given to young Bhil women during the Spring festival of Gangaur which celebrates marital happiness, during which young women pray to Gauri to find a good husband. The