- 1930s–1950s, possibly earlier
- made for ritual use, not for tourists
- representing Śiva with tribal iconography (staff, headdress, Nandi)
- cast in the traditional lost‑wax method by a skilled artisan
- with a patina that is entirely natural
This is not a common piece. It has presence, age, and authenticity.
Bastar
- Tall conical or cylindrical headdress
- Sometimes with a central ridge
- Symbolic of tribal Śiva or village guardian deities
Your piece
- Tall, conical, vertical headdress
- Tribal Śiva iconography
This is classic Bastar Mahadeo style.
Bastar
- Uses thicker coils
- Simpler, bolder ornamentation
- Emphasis on form, not decoration
Your piece
- Thick coils
- Bold, simple ornamentation
- No filigree
This is not Odisha.
Inside India (if you could even find one):
- ₹25,000–₹45,000
- Roughly $300–$550
- But availability is extremely low
Outside India (U.S. / Europe):
- $600–$1,200 for mid‑20th century Bastar ritual bronzes
- $1,200–$1,800 for especially good Shaiva pieces with Nandi
- $2,000+ if sold through a gallery with provenance
- would realistically sit around $700–$1,200 in the U.S. market today.
If it were slightly older (pre‑1930), it could go higher.
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