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Himalayan Tribal Tharu Guardian figures Nepal Himalayan Art Antiques

$1,370.42
£1,000
€1,166.66
CA$1,877.13
A$2,087.78
CHF 1,090.18
MX$25,406.09
NOK 13,923.20
SEK 13,057.51
DKK 8,707.25
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A outstanding pair of ancestor figures from the Tharu people of Southern Nepal. The standing guardian figures, the faces with serene enigmatic expression,  Ancient weathered  patina with remains of pigments, old age cracks with a old repair to crack on lower front of one of the figures. Both mounted on a metal bases. These types of figures are traditionally kept outside houses and at entrances to villages on small shrines as protective guardian figures.  Period: 19th century Height: 48 cm Provenance: UK Collection, Height: 48 cm Provenance: UK Collection,
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460240011572

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