Container - Waterbird - Bronze - Hamsa bird-shaped box

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The 'hamsa bird' refers to the Hamsa (or Hansa), a sacred, mythical waterbird (often a swan or goose, such as the bar-headed goose) from Indian and Southeast Asian cultures, symbolizing spirituality, purity, and the divine, and serving as the 'vahana' (vehicle) of gods like Saraswati. It is also a popular amulet (the 'Hamsa hand') believed to offer protection, especially against the evil eye.
Used as a box for betel or tobacco.


Carefully packed and shipped insured.

The 'hamsa bird' refers to the Hamsa (or Hansa), a sacred, mythical waterbird (often a swan or goose, such as the bar-headed goose) from Indian and Southeast Asian cultures, symbolizing spirituality, purity, and the divine, and serving as the 'vahana' (vehicle) of gods like Saraswati. It is also a popular amulet (the 'Hamsa hand') believed to offer protection, especially against the evil eye.
Used as a box for betel or tobacco.


Carefully packed and shipped insured.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.29 kg
Title additional information
Hamsa bird-shaped box
Country of Origin
India
Material
Bronze
Model
Waterbird
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
19 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated Period
mid 20th century
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Objects sold
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