A votive figure from hard dense reddish wood. (35cm) Jajarkot district, West Nepal. The sculptures from Jajarkot district belong to the most artistic works from West Nepal. 1^st half 20^th century. Former 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”, in which this statue is published. (Page 327) Early 20^th century.  The new owner of the statue gets the book with it. Please ask for price.