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Deer and birds, which form the subjects of lot 76, were among Shyam’s favourite animal themes and reveal his fondness for the biodiverse environment of his youth. While he did not necessarily represent them realistically, he gave each a distinctive character. The artist was equally fascinated by the mystical force of the Gond pantheon of gods and goddesses. Lot 77 is likely a portrayal of Phulwari Devi, a goddess of agricultural harvests who was... Deer and birds, which form the subjects of lot 76, were among Shyam’s favourite animal themes and reveal his fondness for the biodiverse environment of his youth. While he did not necessarily represent them realistically, he gave each a distinctive character. The artist was equally fascinated by the mystical force of the Gond pantheon of gods and goddesses. Lot 77 is likely a portrayal of Phulwari Devi, a goddess of agricultural harvests who was worshipped for nine days during Ram Navami and was often represented wearing a lehenga (long skirt) and choli (blouse). Shyam also included Hindu iconography in his works, most commonly Hanuman and Shiva. In lot 77, the Gond deity holds a trishul or trident in each hand, a Shaivite symbol that represents triads such as the past, present, and future or creation, preservation, and destruction.

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