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Shamanic statue of a guardian representing a seated figure, feet together, knees apart and bent over his stomach. The elbows rest on the knees and the hands are joined in the Namaste position.
This statue was placed outside hence this strong erosion which gives it this ghostly appearance.
Weathered wood partially covered with white natural pigment.
Medium mountains, Western Nepal.
Early 20th century
H: 22 cm
Ref: XBMC61LC79