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Pair of gilded angels

Title

Year/Period

20th century

Region

Kerala, India

Material

Wood, gilt paint

Dimension

Object size: Please see measurements for parts

Accession No.

2015-00157

Collection of

Indian Heritage Centre

This Pair of gilded angel figurines shows the amalgamation of Christian and Hindu art in Kerala. While Christianity has been widely practiced in Kerala from the 1st century, European-style church decoration – including sculpture and painting, church facades, pulpits and altarpieces – only came in with the Portuguese and their colonial successors. The angels show a marked influence of contemporary Hindu art, with the emphasis on the female form, stylized hair and posture.