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Nepali primitive figure n°3, Himalaya browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:Himalayas:Pre 1950: item # 556823 Please refer to our stock # 0052 when inquiring.
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| This is probably the other part of a pair of house protectors (see our catalog # 0053) with a similarly well balanced weathered erosion, indicating that it was exposed outside, likely on the roof of a house or in a shrine or on a peculiar power place such as a bridge or a pass. Pairs of figures or masks are much less common in Himalayan primitive art than in African art. However specific deities are known to protect twins and in some tribes (e.g. Tamang and Gurung), some names can be only used by twins. These two statues can also represent man and woman. This one is higher and the legs are carved in the sitting position. Age can be between 50 and 70 years. In spite of profound erosion signs, the entire design is still in very good shape. This figure is part of a pair collected in the district of Jumla and shows the characteristic position of "Namaste", indicating respect and good luck. Hard red wood. Height is 19 inches (48 cm). | ||
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