Sweet Old Nepalese Carved Wooden Lid with Yak car puzzle plant a sprig of creeping

plant a sprig of creeping ivy in it

This is a wonderful antique Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppet who resembles the famous character of "Bagong

to their very contemporary-looking v-necks and trousers in great shades of yellow

with a natural edge with the marking MK BO JIA

Sweet Old Nepalese Carved Wooden Lid with Yak car puzzle plant a sprig of creepingThis voluptuous yak would have functioned as a handle of sorts, carved as part of the lid or stopper of some sort of large vessel, quite likely holding yak milk which she seems quite full of. Now, the round of the lid makes a perfect pedestal for the carving, which I know from the person I purchased it from is Nepalese, likely early 20th century. With a great silhouette, smoothly worn surface, and super warm presence. 3 1 2" tall x 3 3 8" l x 3 1 8" w