Squatting figure ·  Nepal · ID: 3034661

Description

wood, encrusted greyish brown patina, red pigment remains, hands in praying gesture, asymmetrical eyes, several drillings, min. dam., cracks, minor missing parts, metal plate;
in order to protect themselves against invisible evil spirits, the peole of the Himalaya carved protective deities made of wood, which were erected at important places, such as springs, bridges, temples or on rooftops.

The object Squatting figure with the object ID 3034661 was last part of the auction 73rd tribal art auction at May 25, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 16 achieved a sales price of EUR 900.

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Comparing literature

Chazot, Eric, Himalayas, Art & Shamans, Paris 2009, ill. 120