Lg. 17th C. Nepalese Carved Wood Vajravarahi
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Nepal, ca. 17th century CE. This is a large wooden carving of the bodhisattva Vajravarahi, known sometimes as the "diamond sow". She wears a crown of blossoms and the head of a boar, which is her distinguishing characteristic in artistic representations. She is dancing gleefully upon a human corpse. She is one of the most popular female Tantric deities in all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and represents a powerful female figure. This statue also comes with a relic chamber on the back that has not been opened to our knowledge, so relics may remain inside of it -- a mystery for you to discover! Size with attached stand: 35" H x 17" W x 9" L (89 cm x 43 cm x 23 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Private Northern Colorado collection.
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Provenance: Ex-Private Northern Colorado collection.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#110403
Condition
Most original lacquer is gone; the wood of the piece has suffered damage from weathering and insects; she is missing her hands and her victim is missing one leg. She has traces of red paint remaining in some places.
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Lg. 17th C. Nepalese Carved Wood Vajravarahi
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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