Antique Painted Wood Folk Art Indian Ghodi Wedding Horse Figurine 11"

Description

Antique carved wood figurine / sculpture representing an Indian ghodi or wedding horse. This figure depicts a white horse with a black mane and tail, decked out in golden tack trimmed with bells and a beautifully painted floral saddle.

"In a traditional Indian wedding, the rituals not only unite two individuals but establish the bond between two families and their culture. The marriage ceremony, a colorful and joyous event, is spread over several days. An important and most entertaining ceremony takes place during the arrival of the groom at the wedding venue. The procession known as the Baraat, which is made up of the groom’s family members, relatives, and friends, accompanies him to the venue. They are known as the Barati. On their arrival, they are welcomed and received by the bride’s family. In his travels with the Barati, the groom rides upon an elephant or a beautiful white horse known as the Ghodi. The Ghodi is adorned with decorations and ornaments and carries the groom along with his best man, who is usually a younger brother, cousin, or nephew. As the Barati travels along with the groom, there is singing, dancing, and the excitement of the dholi drummer." (Source: KV Carriage)

Condition

Fair, wear/discoloration, cracking at the base of the tail and hind leg

Dimensions

10" x 2.75" x 11.25" (Width x Depth x Height)