Warding spell
The Newar ethnic group hammer such claws into the doorsteps of their houses as a defense against harmful influences.
The Newar ethnic group hammer such claws into the doorsteps of their houses as a defense against harmful influences.
Collector:
René Nebesky-Wojkowitz (1923 Groß-Hoschütz - 1959 Wien) DNB
Culture
Nepal Newar
Material/technology:
Holz, Eisen
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Nepal
Invs.
136953
