Karnataka (South India)
Wood
An unusual vermillion box in the shape of a hamsa a mythological aquatic bird that resembles a goose or a swan. The hamsa is one of the most important of the Indian birds and is a familiar motif in Indian art, literature, sculpture and textiles. Revered by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, it plays a prominent role in mythology, folklore, literature and religion. In Vedic times the hamsa was connected with the sun and represented virility. It is reputed to eat pearls and to be able to separate milk from water. The hamsa is the vahana of Brahma.
Size(cms): 18 (H) x 22 (W) x 9 (D)
Size(inches): 7 (H) x 8,5 (W) x 3.5 (D)
