Superb representation of Sītā, goddess of sacrifice, purity, and love.

India, late 18th century.

Wood and polychromy.
 
Sītā is a deity of Hinduism. It is one of the avatars (divine incarnation) of Lakshmi, the companion of Vishnu.
In Rāmāyaṇa, Sītā is the wife of Rāma with whom she experiences a tormented sentimental life.
It personifies the cultivated land and its vegetation and symbolizes fertility.
 
Magnificent wooden sculpture with exceptional features. High-quality work.
Superb patina.
 
Good condition, some losses.