Antique South Indian Bronze Village Deity – ca. 1920, Solid Cast Shrine Figure
Solid bronze village deity figure from South India, ca. 1920–1940. Authentic traditional casting with natural patina.
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Antique South Indian Bronze Village Deity – ca. 1920, Solid Cast Shrine Figure
Description
This authentic South Indian bronze statue represents a local village deity or guardian figure, likely from Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, dating to the early 20th century (ca. 1920–1940). The sculpture is solid cast in bronze and features a powerful male figure with a curled staff, long beard, and prominent facial features, framed by a decorative aureole.
Origin: South India
Material: Bronze, solid cast
Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm × Width 6 cm
Weight: 400 grams
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural oxidation and patina
Age: ca. 80–100 years
This figure may have served as a household shrine object or village ritual icon. The distinctive style and markings on the base suggest a traditional artisan workshop rather than mass production. A remarkable piece for collectors of tribal or devotional South Asian art.
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