Ancestor figure
West Nepal, Jajarkot District, Chhetri Caste
not available anymore
Size
H: 47 cm
H: 18.5 inch
Description
wood, covered with red pigment, sitting with bended knees, prominent large head with rectangular deepened eye sockets and mouth opening, hole in the parting, slightly dam. (left arm), insect caused missing parts (area of breast and stomach), rep. (left thigh), base;
ancestor figures were placed on family shrines. They serve as new abode for the soul of the deceased.