Summary

Alternative Names: Poonah Figure, Poona Figure

This clay figure of a religious figure was made in Pune in India in the latter half of the nineteenth century. It was exhibited as part of a group of figures representing various castes, occupations and religious sects. Such figures were exhibited at International Exhibitions and often won awards. This figure was accessioned by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in 1867 as a purchase from Stubb and Co.

Physical Description

Figure of a man on a wooden base. The base is painted brown turned wood. The figure is plaster/composition modeled over wooden dowels, it is painted with a dark brown skin tone and dressed in fabric. His garments consist of an orange and blue turban, orange tunic, waste sash and trousers and an orange necklace. He has painted white linear markings on his face and arms.

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