19th Century Collection of Carved Nepalese Ghurra- a Set of 8

Description

A stunning collection of carved ghurra from the central mountain regions of Nepal.
Sold as a set of 8.
Used … more A stunning 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.
Height of Shortest Piece: 10.5 inches / 26.67 cm
Provenance
Collected in situ circa 1965. less