Newari Standing Male Effigy Figure, Based

A standing figure with hands pressed together, and a tall, thin frame.

This standing male effigy figure, based, is Newari, from Nepal, and dates to the late 19th to early 20th century. It is brass. The Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley are generally known for their metalwork, and small cast figures were made for shrines and households. This one is stiffly upright, with palms joined at the chest and a narrow, angular face. The body is a long column with a belt at the waist, and the legs are split by a long slot. The metal is dark and smooth, with bright wear on the high points. A black base holds it. It is 2 inches wide and deep and 6 high.

Reverent, and not in the least bit slouching.