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Early 20th C. Nepalese Wooden Standing Guardian Figure

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Early 20th C. Nepalese Wooden Standing Guardian Figure

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Central Asia, Nepal, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall, hand-carved wooden guardian figure depicted standing with delineated legs atop an integral circular base. The figure has wide, flat feet, a flared waist, bent arms held tightly against the chest in a praying position, and angular shoulders with planar tops. The conical head exhibits carved-out rectangular eyes and lips, a bulbous nose, and recessed ears, all beneath a domed pate. Guardian figures like this example 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: 3.875" W x 15.3" H (9.8 cm x 38.9 cm); 16" H (40.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Condition

Repaired from several large pieces with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor nicks and abrasions to base, legs, body, and head, with encrustations in several scattered areas, and softening to some finer details. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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Early 20th C. Nepalese Wooden Standing Guardian Figure

Name: Early 20th C. Nepalese Wooden Standing Guardian Figure
SKU: 93650486
Price: 500 USD
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