Indian hotsell Nandi Bull Folkart Toy

Vintage Indian Nandi Bull FolkArt Toy.
These FolkArt collectible toy bulls from India are hand carved from exotic native wood. They are hand decorated with paints, stains or decoupaged, but due to their age do show signs of wear with a beautiful patina. Some have been repaired at one time or another in their long life, this we believe just adds to their charm, please see photographs. These folk art toys are from the early to mid 20th century.
This Nandi Bull has been stained a warm brown color but has also touched of mint green paint on it, most of which has sadly worn away. This Nandi Bull measures a little over 10” inches long, 6” inches tall and 3” inches wide. It is hand carved in a standing position with a wooden base and given its approximate age (possibly more than 50 years old), it is in great condition, its ears or horns are slightly worn and appear to have been capped on the top. It also has a hump which leads us to think its a Brahma Bull.
The Nandi Bull is said to be the mount or vehicle for the Hindu God, Lord Shiva and is highly revered in Indian culture.
They are carved either standing, laying and sometimes on a wooden base with wheels to be used as a pull hotsell toy by children. Although, often originally used as toys we recommend they be seen now as collectibles and displayed for their folk art style.

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