Jun 3
This sculpture consists of iron and depicts a squatting male figure with elongated head and body and short legs. The arms are joined in a Namaste gesture. Around the figure is a stylized Halo, made of a saw blade in secondary use. The surface shows a partially dark to crusty patina which originates from longtime ritual use and age.
Height: 27 cm Weight: 1160 gram
Prayer with Halo, Front
Mar 21
Height: 21.5 and 22.5 cm Weight: 525 and 670 gram
Two Iron Statues, View A
Christian Lequindre (personal communication May 15, 2011) kindly informed us that the two statues originate from the western region of Nepal. They are forming a couple, called in Nepali “Jora-Jori”. Sets of these sculptures (made by the Khami cast of blacksmith) are ex-votos offered to the main Masta shrine. Also see: M. Petit & C. Lequindre, Nepal. Shamanism and Tribal Sculpture. Infolio, 2009.
Height: Both 40 cm Weight: 2.42 and 2.58 kilogram
Two Iron Statues Forming a Couple, View A
Jun 27
Apr 21
Aug 21
Height: 45 cm Weight: 3,5 kilogram
Iron Statue of a Woman with Hat, View A
