Antique Indian polychrome lacquered wood sculptures, representing a Hindu god and goddess.
These figures are consistent with representations of Manmatha (Kamadeva), the Hindu God of Love, and his consort Rati, the Goddess of Love and Passion.
Manmatha (Right): Typically depicted as a young man with a mustache, often riding a parrot. He is sometimes shown holding a drum. Rati (Left): Represented as a beautiful goddess who signifies the emotional aspects of love and devotion. She is often shown riding a parrot.
These are hand-carved South Indian temple-style figures.
They are made from polychrome lacquered wood, which gives them their vibrant red, green, and yellow hues.
Mounts (Vahanas): Both figures are standing on their respective vehicles, which appear to be stylized parrots.