Textured Metal Pot from Nepal

A country of central Asia in the Himalaya Mountains between India and southwest China.

Size: Approx. 3-1/4 H x 4-1/2 Inches Across. The circumference is 14 Inches.

Weight: Approx. 14 oz.

Metal: Probably Pot Metal

Condition: Very Good

The design is a textured one with designs added under the rim. One features an elephant with the trunk down. The bottom of the pot also has a metal design, which causes the pot to sit at a slight angle. If moved it wobbles a bit. The inside of the pot is unfinished. This adds to the textured look. It is a dull color. While the outside has a smooth pewter color. This piece is very attractive and unusual. A nice addition to a collection or as a decorative accent.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Shaman Himalayan Phurba Jani-Form Carving

Size: 13½ inches L x 1½ W

Condition: very good, with some expected signs of wear and age.

Age: 20th century

Materials: Wood, metal chain, cloth and remains of white pigment

Weight: 8 Oz's.

This is a large middle hills shamanic phurba with jani-form phurba deities embellishing the top of the grip, curvilinear and geometric embellishment and more anthropomorphic carving on the blade faces. A fantastic older used shamanic piece with highly desirable design details. Wooden phurbas remain in use in the Himalaya today and Shamanism in Napel is certainly a living tradition. The origins of the phurba cult are much older than Buddhism. The phurba cult certainly is among the most prevalent rituals of subjugation in Himalayan shamanism as well. It is perhaps the most favored manner of magically subjugating ghosts and malevolent spirits.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Ritual Incense Figural Lamp From Napel - Hand Smithed Iron - Authentic and Used

Age: Second half of the 20th Century

Size: 6 H x 1¾ W x 3¼ D

Weight: 4 Oz's.

Condition: fine aged condition, deep dark patina, good signs of age and use.

From Central Nepal.

These ritual items have been used by the Rural Village People of Central or West Nepal during their religious ceremonies and rites inside the village temples or private house shrines.
This fine older Incense Lamp consists of hand smithed iron and shows a figural stand with a male sculpture, the face with beard and elongated arms and feet. On top a small bowl with incised floral pattern, used to put and fire ritual incense powder. Superb dark aged patina due to ritual use. A really fine Tribal Item.


Manufacturer: Unknown  

Nepal Temple Dragon/Lion Head Candle-Holder

Size: 7 H x 7 W x 5 D

Condition: Good. Please Note that although I feel this is mostly if not all brass it has a silver color metal on the back. This candle-holder has been well used. It is stained by years of candle smoke. It was brought back from Napel by a dealer in Asian Arts. If you are interested in a pair, I also have a companion piece available.

The twin's background is approx. 1 inch shorter in height.

Weight: l lb. 6 Oz's.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Nepal Temple Dragon/Lion Candle-holder

Size: 8 H x 6½ W x 5 D

Condition: Good. Please note that although I feel this is mostly if not all brass the back has a silver color metal. This candle holder has been well used. It is stained by years of candle smoke. It was brought back from Napel by a dealer in Asian Arts. If you are interested in a pair, I also have a companion piece available.

Weight: 1 lb. 8 Oz's.
Manufacturer: Unknown