Two carved wooden marionettes depicting Hanuman and Ganesh. Indian c.1890

These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates to ‘wooden dolls’. Marapachi Bommais dolls are an important part of South Indian culture and rituals. These dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom and is a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri. Marapachi Bommai hold great sentimental value as they are given as part of the bride’s wedding trousseau and are a legacy passed on from one generation to another in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dolls are in naked form and are typically decorated with clothes and finery by children as their playthings. The female doll...

- Wonderful pair of hand carved antique Indian women statues - Very collectable pair in rosewood we date to circa 1920 - Not sure of specific type of women or exact ethnicity - please email in with suggestions - Very detailed carving and these are a highly collectable pair of curios...

A large early 1900s wooden Mogul standing figure with extended arm, from India. This wooden Mogul figure, originating from early 20th-century India, is a remarkable piece of artistry...

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Pair of Asian Javanese (19/20th Cent) carved teak large figures with drape over shoulder and sword.

Impressive Finely detailed Pair of Burmese Temple Wood Statues. Rendered with Poly-chrome traces of pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept clo...

18th Century Ganga-Jumna Hanuman Figure, India This is an unusual Hanuman figure made using the Ganga Jumna technique, combining copper and brass, which was named after the confluen...

Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on old rifle and staff. The guards are wearing beautifully...