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Late 19th C. Nepalese Wood Squatting Guardian Figure

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Late 19th C. Nepalese Wood Squatting Guardian Figure

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**Originally Listed At $250**

Central Asia, Nepal, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden anthropomorphic figure depicted in a squatting position atop an integral ovoid base. The figure has its legs drawn up to its hips and has a tubular abdomen with arms drawn up to its chest in a praying position. The ovoid head is flanked by planar shoulders and bears recessed eyes, a prominent nose, an open mouth above a rounded chin, and ovoid ears. Guardian figures like this are typically found in or around dwellings in Nepal to ward against disease, evil spirits, or other malevolent forces. Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 3.5" W x 12.375" H (8.9 cm x 31.4 cm); 13.4" H (34 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Condition

Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small losses to base, legs, body, arms, and head, with fading to some finer features, and inactive insect damage. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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Late 19th C. Nepalese Wood Squatting Guardian Figure

Name: Late 19th C. Nepalese Wood Squatting Guardian Figure
SKU: 71330182
Price: 400 USD
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