An antique finely carved statue from southern India with a polychrome painted finish that was originally part of an exterior wall of a temple. This antique statue is hand-carved out of stone, which is a common material used in Indian temple art due to its durability and ability to be intricately carved. This antique Indian figure depicts a musician with a Dholak in his han, which is Dholak is the most an important folk musical instrument. This stone Indian statue is shown wearing a light blue pants with elaborate jewelry. This temple figure statue shows signs of wear and stands on a solid green platform.
- *Era: Antique
- *Material: Stone
- *Size: 10"(L) x 6"(D) x 28.5"(H)
- *Color: Blue/Yellow/Brown
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*Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be consider defects but rather part of its character & historical value. Statue has some chips and shows discoloration.
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Found in Tamil Nadu
- **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.
Specifications
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Material: Carved stone with polychrome painted finish on solid green platform
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Dimensions: 10"L x 6"D x 28.5"H
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Origin: Antique; Southern Indian Hindu carved stone temple wall musician figure devotional sculptural tradition; carved painted stone, Tamil Nadu, South India
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Some chips and discoloration; wear consistent with age and use; blemishes consistent with historical character
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Special Detail: Originally part of the exterior wall of a South Indian temple; depicts a musician playing a Dholak — the most important folk musical instrument in India; carved from stone and painted in polychrome with light blue garments and elaborate jewelry; stands on a solid green platform; found in Tamil Nadu
