{"product_id":"carved-teak-nandi-bull-toy-from-rajasthan","title":"Nandi Bull Toy From Andhra Pradesh - Ca 1950's","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Nandi, the sacred bull, is the devoted mount and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva — one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon. Carvings of Nandi have long been revered in Indian culture as symbols of strength, devotion and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red and black pigment, this figure has a timeworn patina that speaks to its age and character. Once likely a child’s toy, it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art. Each Nandi carving is unique, reflecting the individuality of the village craftsman who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andhra Pradesh, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved teak wood with traces of original pigment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depicts Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva; old painted surface with red and black remains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-related wear consistent with use; remnants of old paint visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W12 x D4.5 x H18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551343960373,"sku":"A01872V8","price":85.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Old_Carved_And_Painted_Teak_Nandi_Bull_Toy_From_Andhra_Pradesh_A01872V8.jpg?v=1789233340","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/carved-teak-nandi-bull-toy-from-rajasthan","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}