VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4
VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4

VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4" Tall

$ 11.09

Pattern: All-Over Country of Origin: India height: 4 in Features: Hand Painted, Traditional Attire, Hand-Carved, Facial Expressions Finish: Glossy Department: Adults, Teens Item Length: 4 in Original/Reproduction: Original Color: Multicolor Brand: Hand Crafted Room: Any Room Number in Pack: 2 Type: Figurine Style: Indian Vernacular Folk Art Material: Wood Subject: Man and Woman in Traditional Attire Theme: Art, Indian Culture, Golu, People Item Height: 4 in Occasion: All Occasions Handmade: Yes Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Description

VTG Hand Painted Wooden Indian Dolls Figurine Pair Man Woman Folk Art 4" Tall. This unique pair of hand-painted Indian folk art figurines dates to the mid-20th century (c. 1930s-1950s) and stands approximately 4 inches tall. Likely originating from the artisanal regions of Southern India, these figures are hand-carved from wood and finished with a traditional plaster topcoat that allows for vibrant, expressive detailing. The female figure is elegantly depicted in a yellow saree with a traditional red bindi and sindoor, while the male figure represents a "modern" professional in a classic black suit and blue tie—a common motif in colonial and post-colonial era folk art. Mounted on their original terracotta-red wooden bases, this pair is a wonderful example of Navratri Golu dolls, showcasing the "naive" yet soulful craftsmanship typical of Indian vernacular art.

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