During his research into the use of symbolic images, Pouyan chanced upon a coin from the Indian princely state of Baroda. In the place of a profile portrait of the ruler, Maharaja Sayajirao III (r.1875-1939 ) used on his coinage is the image of a bull’s hoof above a sword. The bull’s hoof symbolises authority and the power of the state. The hoof had this much metaphysical meaning and symbolism that it replaced more recognisable forms on the coin.
The Hooves are envisioned as portraits, not just as symbols of authority and power, but also as holders of wealth. The cap at the top of the shin frames it - an object that resembles either a helmet or crown.  The result - a synthesis of wealth and power, a chimeric creature that is a balance between the two.