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Nepalese Ghurra, churning-rod holder 18.02.1109

Splendid ghurra with a large solar disk (heaven) with nice patina.Four separate rods are linking the shoulderpart with the pyramisal mountain fixed together in the middle by an eternal knot. A iron ring at the botom allows to fix ghurra to a pole. Probably Tamang ethnic groupfrom Nepal's hilly region.

  • Ref.:18.02.1109
  • Size:Length: 300 mm; diameter disk: 65 mm
  • Weight:343 gr

Category

  • The art of churring butter 18.02Nepalese Ghurras 09.04.01Roof of the world 29.06
  • Containers & Household Items 09Asian Art & Artifacts 18REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • NEPAL
  • Tamang

Material

  • VegetalWood

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueAntiques (object shows signs of long use)

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