Title
Staff shaped like parrot
Year/Period
18th-19th centuries
Region
Tamilnadu or Karnataka
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: H:23.5 xW:10.7 x D:1.5cm
Accession No.
2006-00209
Collection of
This gold and gem studded staff shaped like parrot, is a very rare object used in Vishnu temples for special rituals.Ritual objects such as this piece have royal or noble patronage and were donated to temples and matts (monastries) of Vaishnavas in Tamilnadu or Karanataka or Kerala. They make excellent examples of workmanship sponsored by the then rulers who generously donated to the temples.
