Lady Carrying a Water Pot | Carved in Wood

This finely hand-carved Indian woman wooden sculpture depicts a woman in a traditional saree carrying a pot balanced on her head. Carved from white cedar wood, the figure is rendered with remarkable attention to the folds of the saree, hairstyle, facial features and posture.

The sculpture captures the visual character of an everyday Indian woman through detailed figurative wood carving. The pot balanced on her head, carefully rendered drapery and naturalistic stance evoke scenes of everyday life that have long found expression in Indian folk art and traditional decorative craftsmanship.

The fine carving extends across the figure, from the delicately styled hair and expressive face to the ornamental details of the clothing. The natural grain of the white cedar adds warmth and texture to the carved surface, allowing the workmanship to remain central to the piece.

Measuring 8.5 inches in height and 3 inches in length, this compact wooden figure is well suited to collectors of Indian wood sculptures, folk-inspired art and traditional handcrafted objects.

Details

• Object: Hand-Carved Indian Woman Wooden Sculpture
• Subject: Indian woman carrying a traditional pot
• Material: White cedar wood
• Technique: Hand carving
• Features: Detailed saree folds, hairstyle, facial features, posture and ornamental details
• Tradition: Indian figurative wood carving and folk-inspired decorative art
• Dimensions: H 8.5 × L3 in