Central India
Wood
A lovely wooden seeder that is ornately carved and decorated. Displays wear consistent with age and use. It would have once been used by farmers as a sowing tool for sunflower, jowar (sorghum) and groundnuts. The seeders would be connected with pipes to sow seeds in simultaneous rows and would be used along with a plough pulled by a bull. On one side, a couple is depicted using a seeder while on the other, a pair of peacocks are intertwined. On either side of the seeder, parrots are carved in high relief.
Size(cms): 21 (H) x 22.5 (W) x 12.5 (D)
Size(inches): 8.3 (H) x 8.9 (W) x 4.9 (D)
