Column: Rajput Warrior

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Location: Fedara, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Material: Wood Object type: Architectural Element The traditional house form clearly shows the connection between humans and society. Delo house forms have remained consistent for a long period of time and demonstrate a strong integration between the built environment and daily life patterns. The statue documented is part of a Delo located in Fedara village, Saurashtra region, Gujarat, Western India. It is a bracket supporting the superstructure of a house from. Locally called "Putli", this statue tells the story of Rajput lifestyle and culture of the family. The warrior shown here armed with his weapons is a depiction of a Rajput warrior. Hand carved by the carpenter of the village, who was one of few knowing rich art of wood sculpting. Scanned by: Neel Mewada & Divyarajsinh Rana Narrative by: Neel Mewada & Divyarajsinh Rana