Iron Votif Figure Nepal
a superb votive figure of the Gurung ethnic group (west Nepal) in hammered iron. This heavy sculpture consists of hand-wrought iron and represents a squatting male figure with elongated head and body and short bent legs. The arms are joined in a Namaste gesture. The surface shows a partially dark to crusty patina which comes from a ritual use and a long time old. These sculptures (made by the casting of Khami blacksmiths) are a gift given in order to fulfill a vow, at the main sanctuary from Mastra. exposed Paris during an exhibition on Nepal realized by renaud Vanuxem. Beglium private collection
2 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Width: 10cm
Height: 38cm
Reference (ID): 584919
Availability: In stock
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