Fig. 117. Teaching infant Jesus. Rare teak-wood statue from St. Mary’s
Church at Kanjoor (Malabar Catholic). The sculpture, a fine product of
Indo-Christian art and reflecting Buddhist influence as well, is difficult to
date. Catholic Art Museum, Ernakulam. Courtesy of the museum’s curator, Fr.
Ignatius Payyappilly. Photo: István Perczel.
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Art and architecture,
Malabar Catholic Church, and
Thomas Christians.