Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s2.9

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Below the pair of the *Yaksha* and *Yakshiṇī*, two heavenly musicians (*kinnaras*) may be seen. They are dwarfish in size, and have the bust of a human being and the wings and tail of a bird. One of these is playing on a blue flute, while the other is apparently beating time with cymbals. The hair of the flute-player, cut short on the forehead and dressed with a matted effect, is extremely charming. The head of this figure also represents a fine piece of drawing. The wings of these quaint creatures are rather conventional, and are shown by whitish dots, but the tails are quite realistic, resembling those of the male birds of the domestic fowl.