Antique South Nepal RARE TRIBAL CLAY SHRINE FIGURE Tharu Tribe settled in Terai Area Start Price USD 199.90 Current Price USD 199.90 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 Location Wien See more about 'Antique South Nepal RARE TRIBAL CLAY SHRINE FIGURE ' Description tribal*focus Store ANTIQUE, AUTHENTIC AND USED VERY RARE *** FINE TRIBAL VOTIVE SHRINE FIGURE *** TOP ITEM *** from South Nepal, Terai Area, THARU TRIBE. These great archaic Figures have been used by the tribal village population of still extremely remote South Nepal Tribal Areas for worshipping their ancestors and local deities. These kinds of local beliefs are deep related to the local shamanistic traditions, but also to Hinduism.  The figures have been placed inside or beside the local village temples or shrines to increase fertility and prosperity of the villages. This very archaic sculpture consists of local clay and depicts a great stylized squatting male statue. It shows a great archaic and primitive expression with very enigmatic head and face. The arms are joined in praying gesture, the knees are bended, between the genitalia. The surface shows a wonderful thick encrusted surface patina which originates from longtime ritual worship and age. Multiple traces and layers of sacrifcial materials. GUARANTEED RARE, UNUSUAL, RITUALLY USED AND AUTHENTIC !!!   FOR THE LOVER OF HIMALAYAN TRIBAL ART !!!      Condition: fine aged condition, superb aged and thick dark crusty ritual patina, very good signs of longtime use and age. Age: early  20th century. Size: Height 27.7 cm.  WORLDWIDE SHIPPING CHARGE OF THIS ITEM is ONLY 16 USD. IF YOU LIKE MORE ITEMS OF THIS SATURDAY AUCTION, I PROMISE COMBINED SHIPPING COSTS. MAXIMUM SHIPPING FEE MAY BE 35 USD, DEPENDING ON WEIGHT AND SIZE OF THE ITEMS. I PREFER PAYAL PAYMENT, I DO NOT ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS OR CHECK PAYMENT. PLEASE, PAYMENT WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER AUCTION ENDING. REFUND POLICY: CONTACT ME, AND SEND BACK THE ITEM. MONEY BACK WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER ARRIVAL OF THE ITEM.On Sep-09-08 at 05:37:46 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!