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Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Guardian Figure

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Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Guardian Figure

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**First Time At Auction**

Central Asia, Nepal, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A short guardian figure, hand-carved from hard wood, depicted in a squatting position atop an integral circular base. The figure has its legs drawn up to its hips and has a thick abdomen as well as arms bent towards its chin. The globular head bears slit-form eyes, a slender nose, a thin mouth, and a domed pate. Guardian figures like this are typically found in or around dwellings in Nepal to ward against disease, evil spirits, or other malevolent forces. Size: 2.375" W x 7.5" H (6 cm x 19 cm).

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection

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Condition

Minor nicks and abrasions to head, neck, body, limbs, and base, with a couple of stable hairline fissures, and light softening to facial details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout.

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Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Guardian Figure

Name: Late 19th C. Nepalese Wooden Guardian Figure
SKU: 93650464
Price: 400 USD
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