Old wooden tribal statue of a shaman, Nepal, mid 20th century

Wooden statue of a shaman holding a large drum to his chest. This is a tribal, intensively used statue that stood in the home of the shaman and served as protection. The whitish cast is caused by the many offerings with yak milk. Beautiful patina and appropriate traces of age and use. The statue is placed on a metal base. See the pictures!

Length: 37 cm, including foot 38 cm
Weight: 659 grams
Origin: Nepal
Date: mid 20th century