Ancestor Figure - Nepal
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Wooden ancestor figure from Nepal, 51 cm high, 10 cm wide, 9 cm deep, weighing 1300 g, dating to the late 20th century and finished with red pigment in the namaste gesture, provenance Privécollectie, original authenticity, in good condition, sold without a stand.
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Description from the seller
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.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
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.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Country of Origin
Nepal
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Figure
Height
51 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1300 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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