Description:

South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A carved and polychrome-painted wooden figure depicting a graceful dancing Devi or temple musician, poised elegantly with one leg crossed over the other as she stands atop a peacock. She holds a small drum in her hands, evoking dance and celebration, while elaborate earrings, a tall tiered headdress, and a long beaded necklace cascade across her form, enhancing her divine presence. Remnants of bright pigments in reds, greens, and yellows are still visible across the surface, suggesting this piece once adorned a temple or ceremonial setting where it honored the arts and music. The peacock mount and the musical attribute strongly evoke the iconography of Saraswati, revered goddess of music, learning, and the creative arts. Size: 7" W x 27.5" H (17.8 cm x 69.8 cm); 31" H (78.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Jackson's Auction, 2025.

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  • Condition: Stable pressure fissures and abrasions throughout. Losses and fading to painted pigments. Heavily weathered surface and mounted on iron display stand.

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