Description

Indian mounted carved wood Yali with signs of the original mineral pigment finish. Mounted on a antiqued bronze stand for display. Portrayed with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant, and sometimes bearing equine features

The yali is said to be a guardian creature, protecting human beings both physically and spiritually. It is regarded to be a fearless beast, possessing supremacy over the animal world. It is also believed to be the symbolic representation of man’s struggle with the elemental forces of nature.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 25″ high x 15″ deep x 3″ thick