Carousel Parrot

Maharashtra/Karnataka

Wood polychromed

An attractive folk carousel animal in the shape of a parrot with original polychroming. The parrot is the vehicle (vahana) of Kama – the god of love. Generally depicted riding on a parrot, Kama is depicted armed with a bow made of sugar cane (ikshukodanda) bearing a string formed by a row of buzzing bees, five flowertipped arrows, symbolizing the five senses, and on his banner the Makara, an aquatic monster.

Size (cms): 47.5(H) x 70(W) x 10(D)
Size (inches): 18.5(H) x 27.5(W) x 4(D)