A wooden figure, showing a female jhankri(shaman) together with the ban-jhankri.(primal shaman) The ban-jhankri is a mythical figure, living in the forest and being a teacher and adviser of the shaman. Here is shown how the shaman protects the primal shaman. White clay added as a charge. West Nepal.
Early 20th century. Prov. Kathmandu art market. 50cm.
price: € 2850
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