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Religion
Archaeology Department Secures 17th‑Century Folk Deity Sculpture
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM
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The archaeology department has added a 17th‑century folk deity sculpture to its collection, underscoring its cultural importance.
The archaeology department announced the acquisition of a folk deity sculpture dating back to the 17th century. The artifact, crafted in traditional style, reflects the devotional art practices of its era. Experts say the piece offers valuable insight into regional religious iconography and the material culture of the period.
Conservation specialists will undertake preservation work to stabilise the sculpture before it is displayed to the public. The department plans to feature the item in upcoming exhibitions that focus on India's diverse folk traditions and their historical contexts.
The addition strengthens the department's repository of heritage objects, enabling scholars to conduct further research on the interplay between local belief systems and artistic expression in pre‑colonial India.
Conservation specialists will undertake preservation work to stabilise the sculpture before it is displayed to the public. The department plans to feature the item in upcoming exhibitions that focus on India's diverse folk traditions and their historical contexts.
The addition strengthens the department's repository of heritage objects, enabling scholars to conduct further research on the interplay between local belief systems and artistic expression in pre‑colonial India.