Pair of Balinese Pratima Temple Guardian Statues, hand carved and painted wood. Rama & Sita Wooden praying sculpture Pratima, The statues depicts Lord Rama and Goddess Sita symbolizing their divine presence and grace. The statues are believed to bring blessings of peace, prosperity, and protection to the devotees' homes creating a sacred and auspicious atmosphere. The polychrome paint is in excellent condition with very little flaking or chipping, An exquisite example of Balinese temple carving, perfect for the collector of Balinese or Southeast Asian art. The finish is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the expressions, attire, and accessories of each with precision. The facial features, jewelry, and ornaments are intricately designed to enhance the beauty and symbolism of the statues. The Pratima statues which are so nicely painted painted are only destined to be displayed in houses and private temples of of a higher “kaste”. This set comes from Denpasar / Bali. The patina of the wood has a beautiful appearance. Pratima are unique statues of wood and the dimensions are approximately: (both statues almost identical) 20x5x4cm (HxWxD) These statues come from my private collection and the cracks have been present for 10 years and are not getting worse. For the knowledge look carefully at the photos that do not lie about the authenticity and age of this beautiful pair! • The items will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 business day with PostNL (including track & trace information). • The tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account as soon as your package has been delivered. Check this regularly to prevent your package from being returned. • If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs of the second shipment. • Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading. • The lot can be picked up in Zandvoort by appointment. • If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via Catawiki's message service. • Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These costs are the buyer's responsibility. • We do not mark merchandise values below auction value or label items as "gifts." International government regulations prohibit such behavior. • Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and are NOT stock photos. All our photos are professionally taken in our studio.