NEPAL, Middle Hills. - Lot 39

NEPAL, Middle Hills. Figure guarding a spring, dwelling or path. Depicts a figure seated on a circular pedestal, hands clasped in namaste under the chin. His face displays a beautiful, protective and pleasant expression, topped by a conical headdress embellished with incised motifs. Wood, old honey patina, marks of use and age. Height 35 cm. Width : 11 cm. Provenance: Former Jean-Luc Cortès collection These guardian figures were traditionally placed near springs, dwellings or along paths to protect places and their occupants. They embody benevolent spirits watching over the community, and their presence reflects the deep-rooted animistic beliefs of Nepal's mid-hill cultures. Height Height : 34 cm.