Brahma/Brahmin Deer skin seat and dress

[Venkatraman Iyer]

Is the krishna ajinam used in vedic sacrifices refers to
the leather of an antelope? Is it used as a seating
for the sacrificial priests? Is the same deer skin
tied to yajna-upavita?

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Why does Brahma/brahmins sit upon and wear a dress made
of deer skin while doing sacrifices? What kind of deer is
it?, Indian art depicts Brahma's upper garments with a black antelope.

Thanks for your help,
V. Iyer

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