Item ST 39960 Indian Figure - Man Wearing a Turban, Pune, Clay, circa 1867

Summary

Alternative Names: Poonah Figure, Poona Figure

This clay figure of a man wearing a turban and white tunic and trousers 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 turned wooden base, painted red. The figure is plaster/composition modeled over wooden dowels. It is painted with a dark brown skin tone and is dressed in fabric. His garments consist of a pink cotton turban, a white cotton a sleeveless shirt and trousers, both with red trim. The figure has a painted dark brown beard and moustache.