Hand-Carved "Yali" from Southern India (c. mid-to-late 19th Century) framed artwork These slingshots were hand-carved by

These slingshots were hand-carved by the Baule people

The pottery itself is made of thick and heavy "unfired" clay of a blackish color with remnants of red/brown pigment along the rim

These medicine boxes were traditionally used by shamans and traditional healers of the Dogon people to store medicinal and magical herbs

The piece is in good condition for its age

the artisan decorated the piece with yellow

Hand-Carved "Yali" from Southern India (c. mid-to-late 19th Century) framed artwork These slingshots were hand-carved byThis antique hand carved wooden "Yali" statue from India was probably part of an architectural structure, and has the wear age markers to prove it! Yali carvings, particularly in Hindu temples, were primarily used as protectors & guardians of the sacred space. They also served as divine vehicles and architectural features, often appearing on pillars and entryway In the Indian culture, the Yali is said to be a guardian creature with the head and body