Seated figure
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97th AuctionSeated figure
West Nepal, Magar
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Louis Nierijnck, Maastricht, The Netherlands Berry de Bruijn, Breda, The Netherlands (Nr. 207) |
H: 12.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, base
Very expressive figure with head turned sideways and crossed legs. Possibly the figure of a "bhut", representing wandering ghosts and roaming spirits.
Cortes, J.L., La Statuaire Primitive de l'ouest du Népal, Paris 2011, p. 335