burner
| Nom de l'objet : | burner |
| Type de l'objet : | burner |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | INSTRUMENTS & UTENSILS |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | ceramics |
| Matériaux : | clay |
| Technique de fabrication : | fired modelled |
| Numéro de catalogue : | Eg63 |
| Province d'origine : | Tamil Nadu |
| Pays d'origine : | India |
| Continent d'origine : | Asia |
| Autres données géographiques : | old district of North Arcot |
| Culture : | Tamil |
| Secteur géo-culturel : | South India |
| Contexte culturel : | ritual |
| Description : | Seated clay figure of man in ceremonial costume. Well-modeled form exhibits prominent facial features, mustache, forehead markings. Elaborate head-piece has serpent-like ornamentation flowing from high crown down both sides to elbows. Ornaments at chest a |
| Fonctions : | The potters of Tamil Nadu, as in most other parts of India, provide villagers with containers and utensils for domestic use. Usually one area of the village is home and workplace to a group of potter families (Velar caste). Men and women both make pots, using two types of wheels . In each community of Velars there are a few men who have the additional responsibility for making clay images of gods and other votive offerings. Some enjoy the status that allows them to wear the sacred thread and perform as officials for the village temple, for example at installation of images, or during festivals of worship (puja). Traditionally, clay images are commissioned as required by a villager, not made for market sales. Once installed in a village temple they are never removed, eventually crumbling back into the earth. The design of this incense burner is adapted from traditional village temple figures but is made for sale to tourists and pilgrims. |
| Hauteur : | 11.5 |
| Largeur : | 7 |
| Profondeur : | 6.5 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
| Signification iconographique : | Karuppusamy: black god, a Dravidian village deity. A demonic god who protects specific areas from intrusion and harm. Usually worshipped by villagers and common people. Blood sacrifice given. He is shown holding a severed head, wearing the jewellery and ornaments of the classical kingdoms of south India, including two parrots on his shoulders. |
| Département : | Museum of Anthropology |
| Établissement : |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Vancouver |
| Province de l'établissement : | British Columbia |
| Enregistrement de l'institution : | Fiche complète provenant du site du musée |
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