Lot 55A

19th C. Hindu Brass Hanuman Monkey God Shrine Statue

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19th C. Hindu Brass Hanuman Monkey God Shrine Statue

Estimate: $1,600 - $2,400

Starting Bid: $800

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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Louisville, CO, US


Description:

South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century. A cast brass figure of Hanuman, the devoted monkey companion of Rama, shown in a posture of reverence with hands held together in anjali mudra. The figure stands upon a stepped rectangular pedestal, his tail looping gracefully upward and curving behind his head, a traditional feature of South Indian depictions. The facial features are boldly modeled, with a projecting snout and incised eyes conveying alertness and vitality. He wears armlets, anklets, and a tiered headdress, emphasizing his divine status. The surface shows a dark, mottled patina with traces of ritual libations, while the verso of the pedestal bears a pair of loops, perhaps for anchoring into a public niche or shrine. A compact and powerful representation of the beloved deity in portable shrine format. Size: 3.5" L x 3" W x 8.5" H (8.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-P.T. collection, Queens, New York, USA

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  • Condition: Softening and rubbing to surface from age and devotional use. Dark patina and mineral deposits on the surface. Nice weathered and aged surface.

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