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SHAMANS,
ANCESTORS AND DONORS
A look at tribal arts and cultures in old Asia

Votive statue
Western Nepal
Wood, clay
H. 41 cm.

Christian Lequindre Collection

This old man is paying homage to the Masta deities.There is an obvious tension in his bhakal (vow).
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