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

Wooden statue of a shaman in the namaskara mudra greeting position. 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! Another shaman statue of the same cutter but in a different pose is visible on my website as well.

Length: 36 cm, including foot 37.5 cm
Weight: 693 grams
Origin: Nepal
Date: mid 20th century