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Guardian statuette (?). India, Nicobar islands, first half 20th CE. This anthropo- and zoomorphic figure appears to represent an agressive spirit. Such kareau (anthropomorphic) or hantakoi (zoomorphic) sculptures were used to protect the home from evil spirits. Front view. Wood, paint, 63 x 37.5 x 41.5 cm. 70.2003.9.1. Photo: Nicolas Borel.
Location
Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac/Paris/France
Unique Identifier
ART518316
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2100px × 2616px
Photo Credit
© musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY
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20th century CE
Folk Art
Nicobar Islands, India
Statuette
Woodcarving