Large Yellow Kinnal Head Sculpture - Woman

This is Kinnal craft (also spelled Kinhal or Kinnala) - a wood-carving and painting tradition native to Kinhal village in Karnataka's Koppal district, practised by artisan families known as chitragars since the 15th–16th century, when it was patronised by the Vijayanagara court and later the Nawabs of Koppal. The craft is Geographical Indication-protected and now survives in a small number of families. Pieces are traditionally carved from a lightweight local wood, built up with a tamarind-seed-and-pebble base coat, and finished in the tradition's signature vivid color and glossy paint - a warm, hand-painted yellow on this piece. 

- A sculptural head portrait, not a full figure - a different kind of statement piece for a shelf, console, bookcase or Entryway
- A warm, hand-painted yellow, catching the light differently through the day
- Part of a small new collection - Handmade Tales' first release in this craft and format
- Stands complete on its own - this piece is offered as a single head, not as half of a set
- Small-batch and hand-finished - no two pieces are painted identically
- A conversation piece that doesn't need a caption to work in a room.

Craft / Art Form: Kinnal (Kinhal) craft, Karnataka
Material: carved wood, hand-painted/gilded finish
Dimensions: 9in H x 9in W x 8in D (head alone); 17in H including stand
Color: Yellow
Origin: Koppal District, Karnataka, India
Handmade by: Kinnal artisan families (chitragars)
Quantity: 1 head
Weight: 2 Kg

Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of direct, prolonged sunlight to protect the paint and finish. Avoid water and household cleaners on painted or gilded areas.

This product is made to order & can not be returned or exchanged.
If you do change your mind we accept cancellation within 24 hours of placing order.