Description:

South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An intricate and captivating wood carving of rectangular form featuring the openwork depiction of a dancing female figure. The dancer poses dynamically with arms raised and legs crossed as she steps atop the head and hand of a petite, squatting figure. Boasting a voluptuous, hourglass figure, the female is heavily adorned in necklaces, bangle, earrings, anklets, and an elaborate headdress as several sashes extend from her beaded belt, sinuously curving in the wind and further accentuating her vivid movement. A floral archway embellishes the top of the carving. She appears to be dancing at the top of a series of steps, of which the squatting figure is on the second lowest. Size: 5.6" W x 23.7" H (14.2 cm x 60.2 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-New York City, New York, USA collection; ex-Allan Stone collection

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#173992

  • Condition: Small losses to feet, ends of sashes, and peripheries. Some minor chips, nicks, and stable fissures, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, ample remaining detail and nice patina with light earthen deposits throughout. Liberal remains of blue and pink pigments in areas. Modern black wood plaques nailed to verso for support and display.

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