Traditional large silver-alloy necklace from Nepal with ‘jantar’ ( protective amulet-box). Worn by men and women from different ethnic groups in the countryside like Rai, Magar, Tamang etc. The jantar may contain medicine or any sacred item or materi..
Wrought iron votive figure, made out of one piece.(except the hat) Jajarkot, West Nepal. They were forged and offered by members of the Kami caste (blacksmiths and other metal workers). The Kami have a very low status in the caste system and therefor..
"This book is both an introduction to the quality of Himalayan works of art and an aesthetic journey illustrating my view on these works. Here the sacred is omnipresent. Monasteries cling to the mountainsides, elevating spirits. Humans endeavour to g..