Indian Figure - Religious Figure, Poona, Clay, circa 1867

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Summary:: Alternative Names: Poonah Figure, Poona Figure

This clay figure of a religious figures 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.
Description:: Figure of a man on a wooden base. The base is painted brown turned wood. The figure is plaster/composition modeled over wooden dowels, it is painted with a terracotta skin tone and dressed in fabric. His garments consist of a white skirt, with a waist and shoulder sash, the skirt has red trim and he has a black hat. The man also has various white linear markings on his face, chest, arms and back.
Acquisition Information:: Donation (Probable) from Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1880

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	13.50 cm (Height), 6.50 cm (Width)

Tagged with:	museum history, handcrafts, indigenous cultures, sculpture
Themes this item is part of:	Clay Modelling in India, Poona (Poonah/Pune) Clay Modelling, Royal Exhibition Building Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection
Primary Classification:	MUSEUM HISTORY
Secondary Classification:	Affiliated Institutions
Tertiary Classification:	exhibition heritage
Place & Date Made:	Pune, Maharashtra, India, circa 1867 NGV Stock book gives date range.