1800s Antique Wooden Temple Watchman Pair Figures

Antique Wooden Watchman Pair Figures are a captivating pair of hand-carved sculptures that depict two watchmen, often seen as guardians or protectors in historical settings. These figures are typically made from high-quality, aged wood, and they showcase intricate craftsmanship with remarkable details in their faces, clothing, and poses. The watchmen are often portrayed standing tall and alert, with traditional attire.

An early 1800s wooden village men figures with hand out, from India. This statuette displays a man with one hand out, wearing a wrap skirt. With a great attention to detail, the face is carved to represent the mustache, The eyes are widely open eyes and bulging, giving a very lively aspect to the figure. The back is open. This statue can be put near Your door !

Materials and Techniques: Wooden, canvas is warped all over the statue, than paint this with vegetable paints to give long life.
Place of Origin: India
Period: 1800s
Condition: Good Minor losses. Object in good condition.
Dimensions: Size A: 73X40X24 cm (29x16x9 inches) / Size B: 73X45X21 cm (29x18x8 inches)

Antique Wooden Watchman Pair Figures are typically sought after by collectors or those looking to add a vintage or historical touch to their home decor. They exude a sense of history, often evoking a time when such figures were used for decorative or practical purposes in old estates, villages, or castles.

Dwarapalas or ‘door guardians’ are placed at the entrance of every temple, shrine or sacred precinct. Two or four-handed, they sometimes carry in their hands the emblem of the deity enshrined in the sanctuary. Their countenance may sometimes be fierce and occasionally fangs protrude from their mouths. Temples dedicated to goddesses have female guardians – the Dwarapalikas.