Nepali Primitive Figurine / Putali - Magar - Nepal (No reserve price)
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Nepali Primitive Figurine / Putali, made of hardwood, mid‑20th century origin from Nepal, Magar ethnicity, 28 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep, weight 1875 g, in good condition and authentic original, supplied without stand.
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This old tribal used Nepalese Putali Wood Buste was made of very heavy wood.
These primitive wooden sculptures were carved and dedicated by shamans. The figures are placed in a variety of locations, such as shelters at the edge of the village. Their most apparent purpose is protective: positioned at bridges, they are intended to ensure pure water and safe passage, while at the village outskirts they are believed to safeguard the community against malevolent spirits.
Nepalese artists developed a distinctive anthropomorphic physiognomy for their deities, typically in an elongated form with long or wide exaggerated features, and hands often shown in the traditional Nepali "namaskar" gesture of reverence and greeting.
Condition: old as is but authentic as pictured, no restorations. The statue is stable and the statue still very strong. The statue has a strong look and carving.
No tourist piece.
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
This old tribal used Nepalese Putali Wood Buste was made of very heavy wood.
These primitive wooden sculptures were carved and dedicated by shamans. The figures are placed in a variety of locations, such as shelters at the edge of the village. Their most apparent purpose is protective: positioned at bridges, they are intended to ensure pure water and safe passage, while at the village outskirts they are believed to safeguard the community against malevolent spirits.
Nepalese artists developed a distinctive anthropomorphic physiognomy for their deities, typically in an elongated form with long or wide exaggerated features, and hands often shown in the traditional Nepali "namaskar" gesture of reverence and greeting.
Condition: old as is but authentic as pictured, no restorations. The statue is stable and the statue still very strong. The statue has a strong look and carving.
No tourist piece.
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Magar
Country of Origin
Nepal
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Hardwood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Nepali Primitive Figurine / Putali
Height
28 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1875 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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