Rare Indian Antique Carved Female Deity

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A masterful piece, this carved wooden figure mimics the gravitas of ancient bronze or stone. Standing 24 inches tall, the … Read more A masterful piece, this carved wooden figure mimics the gravitas of ancient bronze or stone. Standing 24 inches tall, the sculpture depicts a female divinity— a Yakshi or temple attendant—captured in a dynamic dance pose. The surface is the real showstopper: the original polychrome paint has weathered over decades into a complex, crusty patina of greens, browns, and earth tones that creates the illusion of oxidized metal. Mounted on a custom block stand, This is a textural masterpiece for a curated shelf. Because it is wood, it brings a softer, more organic energy to a room than cold metal, yet it still provides that "museum artifact" look. It is perfect for a mantelpiece in a home with other natural elements.

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