A ‘ghurra’ keeps the churning-rod on its place during the churning of the milk. The Hindu and Buddhist Nepali beliefs in the myth that ‘man & woman’ were created after the Gods churned the primal ocean. The ghurra depicts often scenes from daily life or can have beautiful abstract messages. Sometimes they are anthropomorphic, or phallic. Very often they obtain beautiful wear and patina, because of their intensive use. The huge variety and affordability of these objects, makes them an interesting collecting subject.

Good condition with traces of tribal use.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany




Object:

Ghurra



Ethnic group:




Country:

Nepal



Material:

Wood



Period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

21x5x5 cm



Weight:

160 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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