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This pocket-sized treasure beautifully demonstrates the primitive, geometric minimalism of regional folk art. The miniature sculpture portrays a standing female …
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This pocket-sized treasure beautifully demonstrates the primitive, geometric minimalism of regional folk art. The miniature sculpture portrays a standing female deity or celestial attendant modeled with an elegant, elongated torso and a smooth wrap skirt. Both arms project forward from the body with elbows bent, terminating in simplified, open hands positioned in a receptive ritual gesture.
Despite standing a compact 5 inches tall including its mount, the figure projects an impressive structural presence. The casting focuses heavily on stylized, symmetrical adornments, featuring a structured necklace band and oversized, flared ear ornaments that flank a serene face. Her head is crowned by a multi-tiered, conical headdress that terminates in a distinct, stylized trident or floral peak. The antiquity is mounted permanently onto a clean, geometric block of dark wood, creating a sophisticated contrast that beautifully highlights the primitive lines of the metal. Over decades of handling, the heavy alloy has developed a magnificent, dark oil-rubbed patina with soft gold highlights gracing the high-relief details of the crown and chest. It operates as an exceptionally sophisticated accent piece, bringing an instant layer of global history and elevated gallery styling to a modern modular shelf niche, a layered console tray, or an executive desk grouping.
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- Dimensions
- 1.5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition. The solid metal casting is remarkably dense and heavy for its compact frame, standing perfectly stable on … moreExcellent antique condition. The solid metal casting is remarkably dense and heavy for its compact frame, standing perfectly stable on its clean custom block stand. The bronze surface exhibits gorgeous, honest age-appropriate handling wear, smooth high-relief highlights, and minor pitting native to ancient sand-and-clay mold releases that verify its authentic collector pedigree. less
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