Ancestor Figure - Nepal
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Ancestor Figure, a 53 cm tall wooden statue from Nepal dating to the mid-20th century, weighing 2000 g, in good condition with an authentic original red export stamp, standing in namaste gesture, provenance Privécollectie and sold without a stand.
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With an original red stamp, which signifies legal export from Nepal.
A tall standing wooden ancestor figure from Nepal. Wood, covered with red pigment, standing with the Namaste gesture of greeting and protection.
Ancestor figures were placed on family shrines. They serve as a 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 at the 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.
With an original red stamp, which signifies legal export from Nepal.
A tall standing wooden ancestor figure from Nepal. Wood, covered with red pigment, standing with the Namaste gesture of greeting and protection.
Ancestor figures were placed on family shrines. They serve as a 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 at the 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
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Figure
Height
53 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
2000 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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