Pair of South Indian Carved and Painted Wood Figures

Circa 1900, carved hardwood (possibly teak), polychrome painted, ladies in saris, probably made for export or to be included in architecture, with incised lettering on bases at rear bottom edge.

26.25 x 10 x 5 in.

Old, likely original paint with wear and losses; each missing an element to the outstretched hand.