A bronze votive altar figure, representing a shaman (Jhankri)

These figures are offered in the shamanic shrine. 23cm.

Jajarkot, West Nepal. 19^th / early 20^th century.

From the collection of my good friend, the late Jean-Luc Cortes.  R.I.P. (Paris / Kathmandu)

Traveler, expert and lover of the primal art of Nepal.

Writer of the great book: “The Primitive Statuary of Western Nepal”.

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