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Avtaars of Vishnu, the Hindu God - Carved from single
piece of wood (Close-up View) Origin: Andhra Pradesh,
South India
Carved from a single piece of Neem wood (Margosa),
the exquisitely designed wood panels depict Vishnu Avtaars,
Ashta Lakshni (eight Avtaars of Lakshmi, goddess of Wealth)
etc. It takes 3 to 4 craftsmen anything from one week to 6
months to create just one panel. One wrong hammer or chisel
blow is enough to destroy months of hard work. Available from
1.5 feet x 6 inches to 7 feet x 2.5 feet - both horizontal
and vertical panels. |
WC-3/1
Price $ 50 - $ 1000 |

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Carved Wooden Panel (Vertical) Origin: Andhra
Pradesh, South India
Give your home that oriental look. Carved from a single piece
of Neem wood (Margosa), the exquisitely designed vertical
and horizontal wood panels can radically change the interior
decoration of your home or office. Painstaking work and highly
skilled craftsmanship are the hallmark of this art form. It
takes 3 to 4 craftsmen anything from one week to 6 months
to create just one panel. One wrong hammer or chisel blow
is enough to destroy months of hard work.
Available from 1.5 feet x 6 inches to 7 feet x 2.5 feet -
both horizontal and vertical panels. |
WC-3/2
Price $ 50 - $ 1000 |

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Wooden Bankura Horse Origin: Bankura, West Bengal,
Eastern India
The famous Bankura Horse, made of wood or terra-cotta, height
varies from 6 inches to 4 feet. An excellent example of primitive
art, these horses are made by aboriginal tribes like Kol,
Vills and Santhals for dedication to village gods. Dimension:
Height 10" |
WC-3/3
Price $ 3 |