XIX Nepal antique carved wooden statue temple element of Kali
Antique Nepalese wooden Kali temple statue
€ 750
Late XIX century North India or Nepal
Carved wooden temple element statue of the Hindu goddess Kali, associated with time, change, creation, power, destruction and death in Shaktism.
In fair condition.
It stands on a XX century bespoke wooden base.
Losses and normal wear, as with many antique temple pieces from that area.
Very beautiful and detailed carving. Some petrified wood remnants.
Dim: 57,5 x 32 x 12 cm / weight: ca 6 kg / base: 27 x 11,5 cm.
First series of pictures are made in a studio. The latter by daylight. The color is more black than brown.
Material:
Carved wood
Origin:
Nepal or North India
Era:
Late XIX century
Condition:
Fair
Height:
57,5 cm
Width:
32 cm
Depth:
12 cm