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1938.11.7

Commemorative wooden pillar. [ASh [OPS move] 23/5/2017]

1938.11.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Commemorative wooden pillar. [ASh [OPS move] 23/5/2017]
Long description
Carved memorial pillar of wood. Decorated with flowers, animals, birds and shapes including circular impressions and wavy lines. The top of the pillar is decorated with carvings that appear to be reminiscent of crenellations or spires. [ASh [OPS move] 23/5/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Maharashtra Amravati Melghat
Cultural groups
Korku
Person
Field collector G.C.R. Hunter
Field collector Guy Gunning Ratclife Hunter
PRM source G.C.R. Hunter
PRM source Guy Gunning Ratclife Hunter
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1938
Date collected
By 1938
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 1138 mm, Depth: max 152 mm, Width: max 159 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.11.7

Search terms: Commemoration, Death, Religion, Religious Object, Grave Marker

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