Unusual Ghurra, Nepal, Early 20th C.
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1960: Item # 1372181
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1960: Item # 1372181
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120 Impasse de La Borie
81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE
(0033) 6 32 63 98 15
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Bi faced "ghurra" (churning rod holder) finely carved to represent a back to back, squatting, human couple, man opposite woman. Wood, with nice dark brown glossy patina. The ghurra was carved in Nepal, and is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Its height (without the stand) is 22.7 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: The ghurra is a tool which has been used for centuries by Nepali people for churning milk into butter. Aside from its use as an important household implement, the ghurra also has a spiritual significance as the ancient symbol of the Creation, the churning of the milk ocean by gods and demons, a reflection of the endless struggle between the forces of good and evil.
Bi faced "ghurra" (churning rod holder) finely carved to represent a back to back, squatting, human couple, man opposite woman. Wood, with nice dark brown glossy patina. The ghurra was carved in Nepal, and is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Its height (without the stand) is 22.7 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: The ghurra is a tool which has been used for centuries by Nepali people for churning milk into butter. Aside from its use as an important household implement, the ghurra also has a spiritual significance as the ancient symbol of the Creation, the churning of the milk ocean by gods and demons, a reflection of the endless struggle between the forces of good and evil.
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