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Bust of an Irula Girl

Marguerite Milward

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

Bust of an Irula girl, made of bronze.The figure has slightly prognathous face. A cloth seems to be tied on the back of the head. Flat nose and thick lips are the characteristics of the figure. A bunch of bead necklaces is present around the neck. The bust is placed on a square stone pedestal. The Irula community lives in Tamilnadu, India.

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  • Title: Bust of an Irula Girl
  • Creator: Mrs. Marguerite Milward
  • Date: 20th Century
  • Location: India.
  • Physical Dimensions: Height- 41 cm; Width- 14.5 cm; Thickness- 22 cm
  • Type: Effigy
Indian Museum, Kolkata

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