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Wooden tablet used interchangeably as an altar and a seat among certain Himalayan peoples.
The decoration adorning the object shows the wheel of the Buddhist Eightfold Path.
Beautiful patina, signs of wear but overall good condition
Rare object today.
Collected in the 1980s but older

collection of an ethnologist

Tablette en bois servant indifféremment d'autel et de siège dans certains peuples de l'Himalaya.
On reconnait dans la décoration qui orne l'objet la roue de l'octuple sentier bouddhiste.
Belle patine, traces d'usure mais bon état général
Objet rare aujourd'hui.
recueilli  dans les années 80 mais plus ancien

collection d'un ethnologue

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Shaman's Altar - Nepal

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Wooden tablet used as an altar or seat, Autel de Chamane, from Nepal, 35 cm wide, 7 cm high and 13 cm deep, in good condition with a nice patina; not sold with a stand.

Shaman's Altar - Nepal

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Wooden tablet used as an altar or seat, Autel de Chamane, from Nepal, 35 cm wide, 7 cm high and 13 cm deep, in good condition with a nice patina; not sold with a stand.

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