Lot n° 205
Estimation :
800 - 1500
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 1 820EUR
Marapachi Bommai dolls - Lot 205
Marapachi Bommai dolls
Southern India
Red wood.
H. 39 cm
Superb pair of "wooden dolls" generally created for display during the
during the Golu festival as part of Navaratri celebrations in honor
of Durga. These dolls are supposed to represent a king and queen.
The exceptional craftsmanship of these two sculptures is noteworthy.
resting on pedestals framed by birds...
Provenance :
- Gift from the Maharaja of Tanjore to its current owner.
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