The Memory of Motion
Vintage Wooden Cow Sculpture, Blue Patina
About the Product
A one-of-a-kind painted wooden cow, carved and finished by hand. Figures like this come from a Rajasthani tradition of painted animals, made for devotional displays and for the festivals around Krishna's birth, when cows, horses and birds were set out in shrines and ceremonial arrangements.
Its form carries carved details, including neck bands, flared ears and minimal ornamentation, all worn gently by time. The original finish of faded blue and white has aged naturally, giving the piece a warm, rustic character.
Place it on a console, corner table or display plinth, where its folk character and weathered surface can be seen up close. It suits homes, boutique resorts and galleries with a love for the handmade and storied.
Each piece is one of a kind. Size, colour and markings vary from piece to piece. Photographs are close, but the piece may look slightly different in person and from different angles. Cracks, joints, chips and worn paint are part of the original piece and add to the beauty of it.
About the Chapter
From The Memory of Motion, Origin & Form's first collection.
This piece has already made a journey. Long before it reached you, it moved: carried, wheeled, passed from hand to hand. It carries decades in its grain and the wear of the roads behind it.
You're not buying an object. You're buying the moment it stopped moving.
Dimensions
W x D x H: 27 x 7 x 30 cm
Care instructions
Keep indoors, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.