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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1910: Item # 1436676

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galerie Cecile Kerner
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west Nepal figure of very heavy wood with ravinated patina .48,5 cm sitting or standing ,joint hands in namaste position in west nepal these figures mostly in wood are erected to protect inhabitants of evil influences that could disturb their everyday life .these guardians are placed on top of the houses ,at the entrance of bridges next to water ponts to avoid foreigners to bring with them bad influence which would need a shaman to solve the situation