DescriptionIndian mounted carved wood Yali with signs of the original mineral pigment finish. Mounted on a antiqued bronze stand for display. Portrayed with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant, and sometimes bearing equine featuresThe yali is said to be a guardian creature, protecting human beings both physically and spiritually. It is regarded to be a fearless beast, possessing supremacy over the animal world. It is also believed to be the symbolic representation of man’s struggle with the elemental forces of nature.Age: 19th CenturyDimensions: 25″ high x 15″ deep x 3″ thick
