Old Dopal Guardian sculpture from Nepal, Himalayan
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This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil spirits. This figure from the dopal region at one time had hands that came together in a prayer like fashion, but have since been lost, what remains still has a highly spiritual aesthetic. Measures 19 inches tall.
Condition
Loss to arms, overall Deep patina from handling.
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Old Dopal Guardian sculpture from Nepal, Himalayan
Estimate $150 - $300
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