A very intricate wood carving of Lord Krishna in his Venugopala form, created by artists from Tamil Nadu. Venugopala is seen standing in his charming <em>tribhanga mudra</em>, which is the usual pose of flute-playing Krishna. He is bedecked with jewellery and a crown. He wears a garland called <em>Vaijayanti</em>. <br> <br>The form of Venugopala is four-armed. He holds attributes of Vishnu in his two upper hands and a flute in his lower hands. He is flanked on either side with two <em>gopikas</em> (cowherd girls). The figure of Krishna rests on a lotus pedestal. Beneath there are two peacocks carved in South Indian style and the carving is framed in a richly carved floral tree with two parrots shown perched on it. <br> <br>The wood carving is as beautifully coloured as it is carved. Colors are subtle and well etched in the grain of the wood. Overall a fantastic work of art to serve as a traditional decorative item.
