Nahar - A Cast Iron Sculpture
2018-2019
Iron
Height: 10.8 in (27.5 cm)
Width: 4.1 in (10.5 cm)
Depth: 11.8 in (30 cm)
This is an open edition
CONDITION
The lot is in good condition with signs of wear, discolouration and weathering commensurate with age
Donated generously by Sanjay Garg, Raw Mango
With roots in craft and community, Raw Mango draws from the colors, philosophies and cultures of India to create a unique voice. Created with karigars across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Varanasi, Raw Mango’s designs innovate upon century old skills, in pursuit of defining a new aesthetic vocabulary.
A creature of legend & king of the jungle, the lion ‘Nahar’ radiates strength and magnificence. Adapted from the 13th-century bronze Monzón lion, this feline is cast in iron with a patina that evolves over time, almost as if it were alive. It represents a shared history of heritage and craftsmanship, from many possible eras and geographies