Large 34cm Tibetan/Nepalese Style Terracotta Statue with Tribal Buddhist Necklaces

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