$295
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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. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio Specifications Material: Authentic hand-cast solid bronze on dark hardwood block base Dimensions: 1.5" W x 1.5" D x 5" H Origin: Antique; Indian folk art devotional tradition (female celestial attendant); cast solid bronze, India Era: Antique Condition: Excellent antique; dark oil-rubbed patina with warm gold highlights; heavy dense casting stable on block mount Special Detail: Both arms forward in receptive ritual gesture; oversized flared ear ornaments; multi-tiered conical trident headdress; dark hardwood block base
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