Exquisite Aiyanar large horse For Hindu deity Aiyanar (Ayyanar). The South of India. Tamil Nadu.
19th Century or earlier. Very rare this old. And may have been a momento of the British Raj.
 
Carved wood with remains of paint. Horse with saddle is colourfully painted. Hindu deity Aiyanar typically accompanied by (or riding and this may have had a riding Aiyanar) a horse (occasionally elephant), Tamil, India. From a temple or outside shrine. 

Very decorative 
 

CONDITION:
At least 19th Century. 
Showing age with cracks faded old paint etc and is greatly part of its charm