South Indian Bronze Tribal Figures
18th century A.D. or later. A male and female pair modelled standing facing, wearing jewel-studded arm bangles, earrings, pendants and skin-tight trousers, the man holding a sword and small round shield, the woman breastfeeding an infant; each mounted on a custom-made display base. 1.55 kg total, 27-27.5 cm high including stand (10 5/8 - 10 7/8 in.).

Acquired in the 1960s.Ex Italian collection.Ex London gallery stock.

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