Tiger, Tiger in the Night

This is a sculpture from an Indian kingdom during the reign of the British Raj. It was commissioned by a Sultan who maintained rule independent of British authority, and represented the force of the king against the oppression of the British. Inside of the works are pipes that play sounds.

Lots of stuff going on here. Most important to me: This work, in my opinion, represents the struggle of human nature against the constraints of organized society. It is clear, in the end, which force has triumphed :(