Two papier-mâche standing figures Northern India, Rajasthan, 19th century
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Two large polychrome papier-mâche figures depicting a male and a female character, the latter dressed in a sari and adorned with jewellery in bas-relief.Large dolls, animals, deities and scenes from the Hindu epic are the most frequent subjects of this curious and colourful type of high craftsmanship commonly found throughout India, albeit with regional peculiarities and variations.
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60.5 x 23 cm
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Two papier-mâche standing figures Northern India, Rajasthan, 19th century
Estimate €1,200 - €1,500
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