Mallama
15th century CE
Title: Mallama
Period/Date: 15th century CE
Dynasty/Style: Vijayanagara dynasty
Provenance: Surface Find, Palavai Village, Gurrampodu Mandal, Nalgonda Dist., Telangana
Medium: Soapstone
Dimensions: L 110 x W 73 x Th 30 (mm)
Weight: –
Credit Line: Sri Boya Srinivas Reddy, Gudipalli, Telangana
Accession Number: PIF000FG6
Mallamma was the daughter of Sode King Madhulinga Nayaka, who served as a vassal to the Vijayanagara Empire. This sculpture illustrates her warrior phase, reflecting the elegance of the 15th-century Vijayanagara style.
This is a two-dimensional sculpture depicting Mallamma as a warrior. She is sitting on a horse, holding her attribute in one hand while the other rests on the horse’s back. The sculpture is intricately carved from soapstone.
