#377

Grand Pair of Papier-Mache Dolls in Original Traditional Khampa Costumes
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$650
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Description
30" (76 cm.) Each has composition head with very stylized faces depicting their ethnic background,painted facial features,black fleeced wig,firmly-stuffed cloth body,composition hands and feet,on original wooden base. Condition: generally excellent,man has craquelure on chin. Marks: Khampa doll (ink lettered on base) Made in India (purple stamp). Comments: the pair represent dolls from the Khampa region that encompasses regions of Western China,Tibet and northern India. Value Points: wearing exceptional costumes with very elaborate detailed jewelry and accessories.