Dawar Palika Panel on Wooden and Mirror Frame
Brass, Mirror, Wooden frame
Size : H 31"/ W 16.5"
Brass Panel Mounted in Wood | Kerala, circa 1920
This striking pair of early 20th-century brass panels from Kerala features finely detailed repoussé work mounted on carved wooden frames. The panel portrays a Dwaar Palika (female temple guardian), a symbolic protector of sacred space, rendered with serene dignity and intricate adornment.
This striking pair of early 20th-century brass panels from Kerala features finely detailed repoussé work mounted on carved wooden frames. The panel portrays a Dwaar Palika (female temple guardian), a symbolic protector of sacred space, rendered with serene dignity and intricate adornment.
