Bhuta Kola

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Wooden Bhuta Tribal Tiger Statue From - Ca 1920
The Bhuta (also called Bhootha) culture is believed to predate Hinduism and is an Animist form of spirit worship with cults once found all over India. With the growth of Hinduism and other religions, the Bhuta culture is now confined to the coastal area of Karnataka in India. This area has remained mostly isolated from outsiders until recently which has enabled the region to retain the ancient Bhuta belief systems. This fabulous wooden tiger would make a huge statement in any room. Like many pie