Dhokra Bronze Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Stools Each chest is made from

Each chest is made from hand selected old Chinese elm doors which have been sun-bleached over the past 100 years

It's hand carved in the classic Mughal style with a trailing acanthus design

Inspired by the leopards of Rajasthan

along with its naturally weathered patina

Dhokra Bronze Kondh Deer From Orissa - 19th Century Stools Each chest is made fromThis charming votive deer statue is from the tribal area of Kandhamal, Orissa. These tribal statues were used as votives by Khond (also spelled Kondh or Gond) tribes like the Desia Kandha tribe. These statues date to the 19th century and would have been passed down through generations and worshipped to protect against the wild animals of the forest. It is likely this deer is the sambar deer, an animal unique to Orissa and the state animal of Orissa