Nepalese Carved Wooden Ghurra
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
Revive
Fair
GoodVery Good
Like New
Wear and patina are commensurate with age and use.
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