Ancient Shrine Guardian from Nepal

A carved wooden effigy in anthropomorphic form, possibly part of an architectural element, possibly part of a fresh water spring shrine. The figure is well weathered and worn suggesting great age, Nep

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture head from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil

Heavily weathered archaic "praying" shrine idol with reddish wood color and undeniable worn surface suggesting great age. The carved wooden effigy measures 10.75 inches tall ( 12.75 inches tall on pro

A carved wooden effigy in anthropomorphic form, possibly part of an architectural element,also possibly part of a fresh water spring shrine. There is a carved channel along the back suggesting it serv

This is a very old carved wooden protective idol with unusual primitive features and a very well weathered surface suggesting great age. Note the archaic carved image of a dancer. Such sculptures were

Ancient carved wooden post with praying figure carved in relief and incised. From Western Nepal and the Tribal Dhopal region. Measures 9 inches tall.

This is a very old wooden ancestor shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as protection from evil spir

This is a very impressive and quite old wooden shrine sculpture from Western Nepal. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed on shrines and fresh water springs as Guardians and

A traditional carved wooden idol that would traditionally guard Village, shrines and crossroads. Nepal. Measures 17.5 inches tall on wooden base.Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna, Past curator of

A carved wooden magic fetish that was typically placed at crossroads to guard against malevolent spirits that may affect travelers. Also placed at sacred water shrines. Nepal, or northern India. This

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense wood. The sculpture is the type that were placed on Village shrines, intersections and sou

A very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense wood. The sculpture is the type that were placed on Village shrines, intersections and sou

Old Guardian or Votive shrine idol in classic prayer like pose , weathered surface with small areas of lichen . Nepal. The Idol measures 14.25 inches tall. Collected in the 1960s/ 70s, from a private

A heavily eroded and weathered shrine idol in classic form hands in prayer like pose and signs of ritual offerings. The idol has been professionally custom mounted and measures 14 inches tall on stand

Carved wood shrine idol or votive figure with heavily weathered and eroded surface, old insect damage as well as a sunbaked gray surface patina. The idol measures 12 inches tall. Nepal. Provenance: A

A tall carved wooden Buddhist shrine with stylized floral designs, and buddhist symbology, heavily eroded and worn dense wood, likely dating back well over 100 years old. The Stupa measures 30.5 inche

Ancient carved wooden post with praying figure carved in relief and incised. From Western Nepal and the Tribal Dhopal region. Measures 9 inches tall.

African, Igbo peoples of Nigeria, hardwood ikenga home protection carving of a tall figure with ram horns mounted on a rectangular base covered in black cloth. 31.25" H x 10" W x 7.25" D.

Guardian spirit in the form of a jungle animal (possibly a simian figure) or mythical creature. Dayak. Borneo Island, Indonesia.

prayer shrine, Nepal, 20th c., wood with insetbronze figures different divinities, semi- precious stones, votive offerings and jeweleryelements, approx. 42x58x5cm

Adopt the ancient guardian lions who have traditionally stood before Chinese Imperial palaces, tombs, temples, government offices and homes of important officials since the Han Dynasty in 206 BC. Thes

Pair Japanese Inari shrine Kitsune temple foxes, 19th/20th c., white glazed and painted terracotta, the shrine guardians on pedestal, each with auspice object clutched in mouth, accompanied with galle

Antique Dolpo Ancestor Guardian Figure, Nepal. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 27.5'' x 8.5'' x 6'' (70 x 22 x 15 cm); Height on stand: 29" (74 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

A very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example a