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Large 34cm Tibetan/Nepalese Style Terracotta Statue with Tribal Buddhist Necklaces
A striking terracotta statue, likely Tibetan or Nepalese in style, depicting a kneeling female figure in meditation.
Material: Red terracotta body with antiqued aged creamy patina
Size & Weight: 34 cm high, 25 cm long, 16 cm wide, weighing 4.2 kg
Adornments: Includes a significant Buddhist necklace (mala) with 108 wooden seed beads, along with glass and copper beads
Condition: Wear and loss of facial features visible, consistent with age and handling, yet the piece retains strong presence and spiritual character
Symbolism: The nudity may symbolize liberation from material desires and ego, reflecting vulnerability, openness, and spiritual transcendence
Era: Likely mid-20th century, possibly earlier, unmarked