Group of shrine figures ·  West Nepal · ID: 3036025

Description

wood, middle brown patina, small remains of original patina, three figures, back to back, arranged in a circle, in nearly identical posture (hands in praying gesture, straddled legs), one of the figures especially accentuated by larger size and headdress, slightly dam., missing parts, the surface structure marked by extreme traces of weathering and insect caused damage, lichen and encrustations with clay in some areas, cracks;
each statue symbolizes a deceased ancestor. The spirits of the deceased were honoured and dreaded at the same time. An important aspect of the figures is their protective function.

L’objet Group of shrine figures numéro d’objet 3036025, a fait partie de la 75th tribal art auction du 30 novembre 2013. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 11 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 800 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 1 500 €.

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