19th century or earlier hand-carved wooden statue of an Indian Sikh Guru or possibly an Indian Maharaja.

Once hand-painted, the colours are more muted and paint is flaking off giving it a lovely patina. The figure was once clenching a weapon, possibly a sword.

It is very heavy and intricately carved. It is attached to a later but old wooden base.

During the periods 1500-1700 the Sikh Gurus would often have a plume in their turban associated with aristocracy and royalty. This is the reason why some old paintings of the Gurus were confused with those of the Mughal Emperors, because of the identical turban-plume style.

The statue is unknown but probably depicts a high ranking status Indian gentleman.

Measurements:

H 64cm

W 21cm

D 21cm

Will be carefully packaged.