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Nepalese shaman's bird wand, Gurung browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900: item # 631987 Please refer to our stock # 22471 when inquiring.
Himalayan Antiques By Appointment Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 Guest Book sold |
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This carved wooden bird on a handle ending in a dagger-like shape would have been used by a shaman in a trance dance. The bird's
beak and claws represent sharpness, and this is used to ward off evil spirits. The strips of cloth tied the base contribute to the hostile intent. The handle ends in a square peg which fits into a square hole in the bird. The handle is seven inches long and the bird is nine inches long diagonally from beak to end of tail. The item is in good condition. |
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