"Statue "putali", Stone, Népal"
Village or household protection statue representing a crouching figure, hands joined in a traditional posture. The stone is covered with a thick ancient patina of libations and smoke.These protective statues are called "Putali" and are usually made of wood. Stone ones are much rarer.
Jajarkot District, Nepal First part of the 20th century.
H: 29 cm
Provenance: former Limousine collection
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