Old Guardian Sculpture from Nepal

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 very old and fascinating wooden idol from Nepal. This is a genuine old example that was carved from a dense and heavy wood and features a finely carved face, more realistic than most, and even a nic

This is a very old and rare old "Guardian" sculpture from Nepal and the tribal peoples of that region. The locals carve such idols as guardians to set at crossroads, natural springs and other sites ar

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

This is a very large old carved wooden protective idol with primitive features and a very well weathered surface suggesting great age. note the great charming smile and friendly face. Such sculptures

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

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

This is a very large old carved wooden protective idol with primitive features and a very well weathered surface suggesting great age. Such sculptures were placed on bridges, at crossroads and placed

A very old Bakota Reliquary guardian sculpture with openwork diamond shape body, slender neck, large flattened head with projections adorned with brass wire. There is a primitive face incised into the

A Very rare Old carved Ironwood Guardian sculpture with heavily weathered surface, suggesting generations of exposure and field use and as such suggests the sculpture likely dates to the early half of

Pair of Old carved wooden Guradian figures from Nepal, Such sculptures used to mark village borders and served as a protection against illness, local dangers and various misfortunes. The largest measu

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 protection fr

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

Old concrete garden sculpture of a Guardian Angel, decorated with a figure of an angel above 2 children. 30"H x 16"W. Very good condition. Probably mid 20th century.

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 Ironwood sculpture of what appears to be a Colonial man in western pants and shirt with stylized facial features and crown like finial. The clothing is incised into the sculpture and qui

A Tall carved Ironwood sculpture of what appears to be a Colonial man in western pants and shirt with stylized facial features and crown like finial. The clothing is incised into the sculpture and qui

A rare and striking old carved wooden Nepalese house guardian mask, carved from a fungus like Wood Burl. Rai people, Middle hills, East-Central Nepal. The mask measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal displa

Two old Chinese ceramic Foo dog guardian lion figurine statues. Each features ornate design and detailed motif. Glazed blue finish. Signed with two small Chinese character marks. SHIPPINGHill Auction

Tang Dynasty Stone Guardian Figure, Early Buddhist Chinese Sculpture, the grimacing, muscular figure with traces of combing to stone; with old fitted wood stand using an old splice originally cut into

Pair of antique Chinese blue glaze pottery porcelain Foo Dog, guardian lions on pedestal figurines. Each sculpture is accompanied with a footed wood base. Statues have hollow base, and appear to have

Fine Early Bronze South Indian Sculpture, Tanjore India, God, Goddess or Buddha. 814g, Exact age unknown, from an old Santa Cruz, California collection assembled in India and Nepal. Approximately 4.37