Handcarved Kerala Woman with Pot | White Cedar Wood Sculpture

A finely handcarved white cedar wood figure of a Kerala woman dressed in a traditional blouse and mundu-style lower garment, holding a pot against her right waist while her left hand gathers the fabric. The carving is exceptionally detailed, with particular attention to the folds of the garment, facial features, posture and hair. Her hair is arranged in a high bun resembling the traditional hairstyle historically associated with Nair women of Kerala. The clothing, pot and naturalistic pose offer a glimpse into traditional representations of Kerala women and everyday life, while the fine workmanship makes this a distinctive example of handcarved Indian wood sculpture.