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Shrine figure
Magar, West-Nepal

light brown wood, greyish brown patina, with tucked up legs sitting on an oval base, min. dam., cracks, missing parts through insect caused damage, slight traces of abrasion;
Magar wood sculpture most often is associated with small rudimentary temples hidden in natural settings. It is generally made for placement outdoors. Some eroded figural carvings from this region have often been erroneously called 'spring guardians'.
H: 42,5 cm, (5254/011)

Lit.: Chazot, Eric, Himalayas, Art & Shamans, Paris 2009, ill. 116 f.

Shrine figure
Magar, West-Nepal

light brown wood, greyish brown patina, with tucked up legs sitting on an oval base, min. dam., cracks, missing parts through insect caused damage, slight traces of abrasion;
Magar wood sculpture most often is associated with small rudimentary temples hidden in natural settings. It is generally made for placement outdoors. Some eroded figural carvings from this region have often been erroneously called 'spring guardians'.
H: 42,5 cm, (5254/011)

Lit.: Chazot, Eric, Himalayas, Art & Shamans, Paris 2009, ill. 116 f.