Description: Antique Nepalese Male Ancestor Figure, West Nepal.Very striking old Nepalese male ancestor figure from West Nepal in wood.These anthropomorphic sculptures are found in the Karnali Basin region. For some examples of very similar pieces, see Wood Sculpture in Nepal by Bertrand Goy and Max Itzikovitz, 2009.Wonderful, powerful artwork. This is an important votive figure, used for worship and protection against negative influences. The figure represents an ancestral figure of the local inhabitants. A very idiosyncratic style of Nepalese tribal art. Exact age uncertain, but considerable age - estimate early 20th Century, but could be older.Professionally mounted on museum quality black satin base.Dimensions (incl base):59cm high x 17.3cm x 15cm deep.Antique Nepalese Male Ancestor Figure, West Nepal. Very striking old Nepalese male ancestor figure from West Nepal in wood. These anthropomorphic sculptures are found in the Karnali Basin region. For some examples of very similar pieces, see Wood Sculpture in Nepal by Bertrand Goy and Max Itzikovitz, 2009. Wonderful, powerful artwork. This is an important votive figure, used for worship and protection against negative influences. The figure represents an ancestral figure of the local inhabitants. A very idiosyncratic style of Nepalese tribal art. Exact age uncertain, but considerable age - estimate early 20th Century, but could be older. Professionally mounted on museum quality black satin base. Dimensions (incl base): 59cm high x 17.3cm x 15cm deep.
Price: 965.17 USD
Location: Perth
End Time: 2023-11-06T11:59:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Product: Statues
Age: 1900-1940
Original/ Repro: Original
Region of Origin: Nepal
Primary Material: Wood
Region: Karnali Basin, West Nepal
Brand: Unbranded
