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Nepalese Carved Wooden Ghurra Group

19th Century

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Description

A collection of carved ghurra from the central mountain regions of Nepal.

  • Sold as a set of 8.
  • Used as an implement to hold the rob for the churning of milk into butter, these pieces are elaborately carved and consist of geometric elements that abstractly evoke the gods of the Hindu pantheon.
  • Each with an incredible patina developed over generations of use.
  • Presented on custom stands.

Provenance

Collected in situ circa 1965.

Condition Report

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Wear and patina are commensurate with age and use.

 

Product is used.

Dimensions

Height: 15.5 inches / 39.37 cm
Width: 3 inches / 7.62 cm
Depth: 3 inches / 7.62 cm

Height Above for Tallest Piece.

Height of Shortest Piece: 10.5 inches / 26.67 cm

Materials

Hardwood, Powdercoated Metal

Decorative Style

Asian Decorative Arts, Modern Style

Country of Origin

Nepal

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