The Memory of Motion
Vintage Wooden Cow Sculpture, Weathered Red Patina
About the Product
A vintage Rajasthani old wooden cow sculpture, with traces of the original paint, carved and painted by hand. Folk art figures such as this come from a Rajasthani tradition of painted animals, made for devotional displays, ceremonial arrangements and the festivals around Krishna's birth. This piece was finished in layers of deep red, brown and muted natural tones.
The paint has faded to reveal the wood beneath, and small cracks, worn edges and shifts in colour have built up a weathered patina. These are traces of time, use and hand, and they belong to an object that has already lived a life.
Mounted on a wooden base, the cow sits well as a sculptural accent on a console, side table, bookshelf or display plinth. Its earthy palette and tactile surface suit contemporary homes, boutique hotels and collected interiors.
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: 26 x 10 x 26 cm
Care instructions
Keep indoors, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
