Nepalese Standing Effigy Figure, Based

One hand offers a cup. The other has thought better of it.

This standing effigy figure, based, is Hindu, from Nepal, and made of metal. In the Himalayas, small metal figures have long been made for household worship and offerings, many in simplified folk forms rather than strict temple canon. This one is tall and flat, with long straight legs, a cinched waist marked by bands, and broad square shoulders. The head is small, with a pointed crest and flaring ears. An extended right hand holds a shallow bowl, and the body carries a few incised marks. It is 3.5 inches wide, 4 deep and 10.75 high, mounted on a base.

Hospitable, in a reserved sort of way.