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THB20th C. Indian Papier-Mache Thanjavur Bobble Dancers
Lot 47
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
South Asia, India, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a charming pair of Thanjavur dolls or bobble head figures made from papier-mache and bass wires. There are various types of Thanjavur dolls, and this pair are dancers known as "Talai aati bommai," which are constructed from 4 pieces: head, torso, skirt, and legs / base. Their domed and hollow bell or umbrella like skirts reveal anklets and bangles around their feet, and their center of gravity is at the bottom most point to create oscillating motion, as if swaying to music. The torso is attached to a wire loop on the skirt, and the head rests atop the conical neck with a with a looped wire, and all three sections bobble! Both are brightly hand painted with great details added to their clothing and adornments. Size (taller figure): 4.375" W x 11.5" H (11.1 cm x 29.2 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired prior to 2000
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169665Both pairs of arms are reattached and repaired on both figures, with visible break lines at elbows. Loss to this area on taller figure, with perforation through arm. Losses to the layers and painted surface of upper blue skirt. Chips, abrasions, and losses to high pointed areas and fingers on both. Discoloration and staining throughout. Both figures "dance" and articulate!Condition
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