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Indian Figure Portraying a Hindu Kshatriya Warrior, Dressed in a Red Shirt and Long Garment (Back View)

Indian Figure Portraying a Hindu Kshatriya Warrior, Dressed in a Red Shirt and Long Garment (Back View)

The back view of the Indian Kshatriya warrior shows his turbaned head and stuffed torso. The Hindu caste system has four major castes, including Bhamin (priests), Kshatriya (warriors), Viasya (merchants), and the lowest caste is Sudra (peasants). The Kshatriya caste has traditionally been associated with warriors and rulers who protect the land from attackers and maintain order. In India, red has traditionally been associated with the Kshatriya caste; the figure is wearing a red shirt and red turban-like hat. This figure of a Kshatriya warrior has a hand-carved wooden head, and a stuffed fabric torso. This figure stands 16 inches (40 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Adult, Asia, Hat, India Miscellaneous, Puppetry
Keywords: Bhamin, Hindu, India, Indian, Kshatriya, Sudra, Viasya, caste, hand-carved, handcrafted, long garment, male, man, painted face, red, ribbon, ruler, stuffed fabric, sword shield, warrior, wood
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.05
F Number: 14
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 23239