Antique Golu Doll: Bala Krishna (c. 1940s) contact-for-price and festive occasions

and festive occasions

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This handcrafted brass oil lamp is a striking example of South Indian artistry

A small hinged door opens to place an oil wick or incense cone inside

Whether integrated into a personal altar or styled as part of a monochromatic brass collection

Antique Golu Doll: Bala Krishna (c. 1940s) contact-for-price and festive occasionsThis exquisite South Indian Golu doll depicts the beloved Bala Krishna in his iconic role as the Makhan Chor, or butter thief, and stands as a remarkable survivor of mid 20th century devotional artistry. Crafted circa 1940, this hand painted figurine has been cherished for over eighty years, serving as a silent witness to decades of Navaratri celebrations and family traditions. The doll captures the playful essence of the infant deity as he sits with