Nandi Cow Head Wall Art – 6 Deep Colours, Farmhouse Style

The darkest end of the range: Dark Navy, Black, Teal Green, Dark Grey, Peacock Blue and Crimson Red. Where the bright colourways pull the eye across a room, these hold a single wall. On white plaster the silhouette reads almost graphic — the painted brow work is the only thing that catches light.

How it is made

Each head is cut from a single block of mango wood and shaped by hand before any paint touches it. The painting is the slow part — fine brush line work laid over a base coat by artisans who have been painting this one form for years. The eye, the brow motif, the beaded collar: all freehand. What arrives is one craftsman’s afternoon of work, not a moulded copy off a line.

The six colours

• Dark Navy — near-black blue with deep red horns and an orange and gold face panel
• Black — black body, white line work, red-lined ears
• Teal Green — green body with black and gold horns and red ears
• Dark Grey — charcoal with fine white dot work; the most neutral of the six
• Peacock Blue — bright mid blue with green-tipped black horns and a red collar band
• Crimson Red — deep red with black horns and a green and gold face panel

Details

• Approximately 17"H × 13"W × 4.5"D, measured across the ears
• Weight: 850 g
• Material: mango wood, hand-carved and hand-painted
• Mounting: keyhole hanger on a flat backing plate at the rear
• Ears carved separately and slotted in
• Handcrafted in India

Where it goes

A single dark head above a console or a bed does more than three bright ones. Also works in the reverse arrangement — one dark head anchoring a group of brighter pieces so the wall has a centre. Hallways, entryways, above a fireplace.

Hanging it

There is a keyhole slot in a flat plate on the back. Drive a screw or a nail with a head into the wall, leave it standing a few millimetres proud, and drop the keyhole over it. At 850 g a drywall anchor is plenty — but a bare pushpin is not enough to hold it. Screws and wall anchors are not supplied.

Care

Dust with a dry cloth. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight so the colours hold. Do not use water or solvent cleaners on the painted surface.

Frequently asked questions

Do the dark colours show the carving?
Yes, though differently. On a bright head the paint carries the detail; on these the carved planes of the face and the ridge of the horns do it, and the painted line work reads as accent rather than pattern. They photograph best on a light wall.

Are the ears fixed or removable?
They are carved as separate pieces and slot into the head — that is how the piece survives shipping intact. Seat each ear firmly into its slot when you unpack it. If one sits loose, a dab of wood glue in the slot holds it permanently.

Is this Nandi or a cow?
The form comes from South Indian folk carving, where the same shape is made both as the sacred cow and as Nandi, Shiva’s bull. It is sold and lived with as either.

Can I order several?
Yes. For gallery walls, stores, events or corporate gifting, email contact@urliutsav.com and we will quote you for a bulk order.

Shipping and assurance

Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it — transit damage is covered.

See the full range in the Indian Wall Art collection.