Shrine figure · Népal · ID: 3034449
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Description
wood, blotched middle brown patina, standing, hands in praying gesture, dam., missing parts (left arm, both feet), cracks, strong traces of weathering, scorch marks (right arm);
people of the Himalaya create wooden deities for protection against invisible evil spirits. They were placed nearby natural founts, bridges, temples or on rooftops and serve to guarantee the well-being of the family, the village community and the living environment.