Antique Hand-Painted Indian Wooden Guard Figure

Description: A tall, hand-carved solid wood statue from India featuring traditional gesso-work and polychrome pigment. The figure stands in a formal pose on a rustic rectangular base, dressed in a traditional dhoti and adorned with painted necklaces. The expressive face and architectural scale make it a sophisticated, sustainable luxury artifact for curated interiors.

Condition: Good Antique Condition. This piece features a heavily weathered patina, with authentic cracking to the gesso and areas of pigment loss that highlight its age and historical utility. These "perfect imperfections" are characteristic of authentic Indian provincial wood carvings and do not compromise the structural integrity of the solid wood core.
 
Size: 38” H x 12” W
 
Weight: Approx. 22 lbs