Height: 13 cm Weight: 185 gram
Primitive Bronze Statues Western Nepal
Male with Weapon
Mar 20
Soldier with Gun
Mar 6
Rider on Lion (or Tiger)
Feb 14
Two Equestrians
Dec 30
Height: 12,5 and 14 cm Weight: 190 and 248 gram
Two Equestrians, View A
Herder with Cow and Calf (1)
Sep 15
Height: 11cm Length: 12 cm Weight: 500 gram
Herder with Cow and Calf, View A
Cow With Five Legs
Jan 14
Height: 8.5 cm Weight: 230 gram
In the Hinduistic religions, five-legged cows are not simply a mutation, but a miracle. They are considered as extra holy; frequently they are adorned and get especially worshipped.
The fifth leg is located at the back of the animal (see picture 3, Detail a).
Cow With Five Legs, View A
Cow With Five Legs (2)
Jan 18
Height: 6.5 cm Weight: 110 gram
In the Hinduistic religions, five-legged cows are not simply a mutation, but a miracle. They are considered as extra holy; frequently they are adorned and get especially worshipped.
Cow With Five Legs (2), View A
Five-legged Cow With Calf
Apr 10
In the Hinduistic religions, five-legged cows are not simply a mutation, but a miracle. They are considered as extra holy; frequently they are adorned and get especially worshipped.
Height: 7.6 cm Length: 10 cm Weight: 180 gram
Height: 8 cm Length: 9,5 cm Weight: 250 gram
In the Hinduistic religions, five-legged cows are not simply a mutation, but a miracle. They are considered as extra holy; frequently they are adorned and get especially worshipped.
The fifth leg is located at the back of the animal and can be seen in the third picture (View C) of this post.
Herder (Shaman), View A
Mountain Goat with Two Heads
Feb 16
This unique sujet shows a mountain goat with two heads. Interestingly enough, the animal seems to wear a halter. Originally, the object had four wheels which are lost.
Height: 9.5 cm Weight: 238 gram
Mountain Goat With Two heads, View A
This very old item shows a stylized sitting figure with female breast; the hands are joined in a Namaste gesture. The figure has an enigmatic face with curved eyebrows, open eyes and bearded mouth. It originates from West Nepal, Jajarkot or Simikot district.
Height: 9.5 cm Weight: 154 gram
Ancient Votive Statuette, View A
Ancient Votive Statuette
Feb 26
Ancient Abstract Equestrian
Feb 17
Height: 9 cm Length: 8.7 cm Weight: 290 gram
Ancient Abstract Equestrian, View A
Equestrian With Khukri
Feb 22
When taking a side view of the statue, the position of arms and the legs forms a hourglass-shape, as described by Marc Petit (2006, p. 33).
Literature: M. Petit in: La statuaire archaique de l’quest du Nepal. Paris: Galerie Renaud Vanuxem, 2006.
Height: 17.5 cm Weight: 705 gram
Two Shamans with Cow
Feb 16
Height: 13 cm Length: 17 cm Weight: 655 gram
Shamans with Cows, View A
Shaman Riding a Horse
Feb 14
Shaman
Feb 27
Man With Kukhri
Nov 9
This sculpture consists of white metal alloy.
Height: 24 cm Weight: 240 gram
Man with Khukri, View A