Terracotta Bankura Horse

A pair of terracotta horses from Panchmura village in the Bankura district of West Bengal. Known for its elegant, symmetrical shape and unique firing process.

3400.00

Height: 12 inches per horse

Cultural Significance

The Bankura Horse is a GI-tagged art form of West Bengal. It was originally used for religious rituals but has now become a symbol of Indian folk art, praised for its dynamic form.

Artisan Spotlight

Panchmura Terracotta Artists

Bankura, West Bengal

"We are the potters of Panchmura, continuing the legacy of creating the iconic Bankura horse, which is a symbol of our state's folk art."