Terra Cotta Water Buffalo

$950.00

The Buffalo is considered sacred as is the cow to those of the Hindu faith in India. Domesticated for over 5000 years, 97% of over water buffalo are found in Asia providing 5% of the world’s milk supply and forming an integral part of that continent’s traditional village farming structure.

According to Hindu lore, the god of death Yama, rides on a male water buffalo and the carabao subspecies is considered national symbol in the Philippines.

Description

The Buffalo is considered sacred as is the cow to those of the Hindu faith in India. Domesticated for over 5000 years, 97% of over water buffalo are found in Asia providing 5% of the world’s milk supply and forming an integral part of that continent’s traditional village farming structure.

According to Hindu lore, the god of death Yama, rides on a male water buffalo and the carabao subspecies is considered national symbol in the Philippines.

Additional information

Origin

South East Asia

Date

15th Century

Dimensions

2.25" x 2.25" x 2.25"