Ancestor Figure - Nepal

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Selected by Alexandra Xu

Great standing wooden ancestor figure from Nepal. Wood, covered with red pigment, standing with in the namaste gesture of greeting and protection. Ancestor figures were placed on family shrines. They serve as new abode for the soul of the deceased. Provenance: former private collection from Germany Please view the images to form a good impression. Will be carefully packed and sent with tracking number. The lot can be viewed and collected gallery in Vessem, the Netherlands.

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Ancestor Figure - Nepal

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Great standing wooden ancestor figure from Nepal. Wood, covered with red pigment, standing with in the namaste gesture of greeting and protection.
Ancestor figures were placed on family shrines. They serve as new abode for the soul of the deceased.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany

Please view the images to form a good impression. Will be carefully packed and sent with tracking number. The lot can be viewed and collected gallery in Vessem, the Netherlands.

Final bid

€ 125

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Selected by Alexandra Xu

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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