Antique Golu Doll: Bala Krishna (c. 1940s) contact-for-price A small hinged door opens

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

Size: 28”x22" (does not include frame)

forehead mark (tilak)

75”H (approx)

Antique Golu Doll: Bala Krishna (c. 1940s) contact-for-price A small hinged door opensThis 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