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Door Guardian

Indian

Artwork Details

Door Guardian
18th century
Indian
wood
29 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 6 in. (75.88 x 14.29 x 15.24 cm)
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink
2017/2.133

Description

Physical Description:

Carved wooden architectural fragment consisting of a standing figure, smiling and wearing a large headdress and large earrings. It holds a rope or staff in both hands. A square hollow is drilled or carved into each shoulder. 

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