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Two carved wooden marionettes depicting Hanuman and Ganesh. Indian c.1890

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Two carved wooden marionettes depicting the deities Hanuman and Ganesh painted with natural pigments, the eyes picked out in black. Indian c.1890 These two figures are apparently from a group of sculptures used in telling stories from Hindu Mythology. Dimensions: H67 cm on custom blackened steel stands. Stands approx 16cm square. Ex. Since the 1960s, Private collection Cologne, Germany.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7701243165022

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