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Extraordinary Ghurra with a deep patina. On its four faces, very elaborate, it features several genre images carved in relief; at the top, an elephant held the rope. Deep patina of oxidized butter.

Extraordinaria Ghurra con profunda pátina. En sus cuatro caras, muy elaboradas, presenta varias imágenes costumbristas talladas en vaciado; en lo alto un elefante sujetaba la cuerda. Profunda pátina de mantequilla oxidada. 

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Hurrah! - Nepal

Late 19th century - Wood - Good condition

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PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.

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Ghurra, a Nepali wooden artefact from the late 19th century, 24 cm high, in good condition and original, with four elaborately carved faces depicting traditional scenes.

Hurrah! - Nepal

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Ghurra, a Nepali wooden artefact from the late 19th century, 24 cm high, in good condition and original, with four elaborately carved faces depicting traditional scenes.

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