An impressive rendering of the female deity Dévi Bhan Jhankri, with a seated figure between her legs. The face bears traces of sacrificial materials. The carving quite literally illustrates the shamanic theme "carrying the god on his back," which expresses possession by a god. Scientific testing indicates the age to be approximately one century.  Western Nepal. Wood, kaolin, sacrificial patina. H: 110 cm.  Private Collection, Paris.  Photos: H. Dubois.