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Pair of Marapachi Bommai statues, traditional figurines from Tamil Nadu (South India) representing the divine couple Raja and Rani, intended to be offered to newlyweds to protect their union. They are then passed down from generation to generation.

Rosewood - Excellent condition - Mid-20th century

Female statue: Height 40 cm - Weight: 1.3 kg
Male statue: Height 39 cm - Weight: 0.9 kg
Total weight: 2.2 kg

Paire de statuettes Marapachi Bommai, figurines traditionnelles du Tamil Nadu (Inde du Sud) représentant le couple divin Raja et Rani destinées à être offertes aux jeunes mariés pour protéger leur union. Elles se transmettent ensuite de génération en génération.

Bois de rose- Excellente condition - Milieu du 20ème siècle

Statue féminine : Hauteur 40 cm - Poids : 1,3 kg
Statue masculine : Hauteur 39 cm - Poids : 0,9 kg
Poids total : 2,2 kg







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Pair of Marapachi Bommai figurines - South India - 40 and 39 cm tall - Wood - India - Mid-20th century.

Good condition - 40 cm

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This pair of wooden Marapachi Bommai statuettes from India, depicting Raja and Rani, dates from the mid-20th century and measures 40 and 39 cm high.

Pair of Marapachi Bommai figurines - South India - 40 and 39 cm tall - Wood - India - Mid-20th century.

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This pair of wooden Marapachi Bommai statuettes from India, depicting Raja and Rani, dates from the mid-20th century and measures 40 and 39 cm high.

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