Architectural Robust Indian Carved Horse

Primitive architectural folk temple horse corbel. These were usually mounted on the temple doorways to ward off bad spirits. This corbel is hand-carved of dense forest wood, retains its original painted patina and is mounted on a custom iron stand. Found in Kumarakom **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting. Specifications Material: Dense forest wood with original painted finish in cobalt blue and multicolor on custom iron stand Dimensions: 7"L x 4"D x 22"H Origin: Antique; South Indian Kerala architectural folk-painted carved wood temple horse corbel doorway protective figure tradition; carved painted wood, Kumarakom, Kerala, India Era: Antique Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; retains original painted patina; blemishes consistent with historical character Special Detail: Robust architectural folk temple horse corbel originally mounted on temple doorways to ward off bad spirits; hand-carved from dense forest wood and painted in cobalt blue and multicolor; retains its original painted patina; custom iron stand; found in Kumarakom, Kerala