Nepalese Plaque Depicting Yak Facing Left, Based
Product ID: A1105-196
$3,295.00
About this piece
The yak charges left, tail flying, and the mouth is open.
Nepali craftsmen made this plaque of a yak facing left from copper and paint in the late 19th or early 20th century. The yak is a familiar animal of the Himalaya and appears in craft and religious imagery across the region. The beast is shown in sharp relief, with curved horns, a thick plume of tail and a red open mouth with bared teeth. A golden surface is set off by dark bands across the legs and flanks. A line of red appears at the back like a saddle cloth. It is mounted on a base.
About 16 inches wide and 12 inches tall. A lively sculpture for a wall or shelf.
