BONGONIKETAN Blog — Clay

  Terracotta is one of the first attempts of man at clay modelling which has been perfected with time at Bankura district in West Bengal.    The structure of ‘Bankura Horse’ symbolises a mark of devotion and valour. It stands on its four legs with the neck held high and the ears and the tail erect and straight. To acquire the valour of a horse, the ancient Hindu kings use to perform Aswamedh Yajna to acquire power and glory, the sovereignty over neighbouring provinces, and general prosperity of the kingdom.Though the tradition started from Panchmura of Bankura, the Malla kings...