Lot: 10

97e Vente aux enchères

Figure assise

Népal occidental, Magar

Provenance Taille Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation
Louis Nierijnck, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Berry de Bruijn, Breda, The Netherlands (Nr. 207)
H: 32,5 cm Cet objet n’est plus disponible.

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