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Antique / Vintage Hand-Carved Wood South Indian Temple Chariot Bracket (Yogi / Ascetic)
A striking, authentic hand-carved solid wooden architectural wall bracket, originating from South India.
This relief sculpture likely served as a decorative bracket or architectural element from a traditional Hindu temple chariot (Ratha).
Subject: Features a detailed carving of a bearded Yogi or ascetic figure seated in a meditative / yogic pose beneath carved birds and stylized foliage.
Dimensions: Stands approximately 17 inches tall.
Details & Markings: The reverse features a vintage gallery or collection tag labeled "Yogi 1000" along with handwritten annotations ("Crook") and a pre-installed braided wire loop for easy wall mounting.
Condition:
A Fair to Very Good antique condition with visible wear and structural character expected of salvaged architectural wood carvings.
Foot Damage: Notable chip/break to the figure's proper left foot (fresh wood grain visible at the break site).
Top Rim Breakage: Raw wood loss and uneven splintering across the top edge where the bracket originally met the architectural structure/chariot framework.
General Wear: Natural patina, surface dust in deeper carving crevices, age checks/cracks in the timber, and historical tool marks throughout.
Please review high-resolution photos for full aesthetic details.
A compelling, authentic statement piece for collectors of Asian antiquities, Hindu sacred art, or rustic tribal architectural elements. Ready to display!
I am selling this piece as I found it
