Nepali Primitive Figurines / Putali - 77 cm, 5.3 KG - Nepal (No Reserve Price)

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Nepalese hardwood statue from the mid‑20th century, titled Nepali Primitive Figurines / Putali, 77 cm high, 15 cm wide and 12 cm deep, weighing 5.3 kg, in good condition and without a stand.

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This old tribal used Nepalese Putali Wood Statue was made of very dense 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. It can stand on his own. Superb patine. The statue has a strong look and carving.

No tourist piece.

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This old tribal used Nepalese Putali Wood Statue was made of very dense 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. It can stand on his own. Superb patine. The statue has a strong look and carving.

No tourist piece.

Careful registered sending

#ttdec


Details

Country of Origin
Nepal
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Hardwood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Nepali Primitive Figurines / Putali - 77 cm, 5.3 KG
Height
77 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
5.3 kg
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Objects sold
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