Indian Folk \"Puri Painting\" Depicting Battle of Gods (Orissa painted in 1970) For Sale

I purchased this painting as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Puri, Orissa in 1970. It is what I believe is called a Pattachitra painting and it is done in vivid colors on sized tussar silk. This painting from the Hindu epics depicts Rama and Laksmana fighting the demoness Taraka with the help of Vishvamitra. The painting is 12 1/8\" x 8 1/8\". there is a little paint loss (from the painting being rolled) in mostly border areas. The painting has the artist\'s mark on the reverse.
Washington State buyers please add 10.1% State Sales Tax.
Stock Number SAX-309