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Nepalese Ceremonial Carved Naga Snake Stick,c1880
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Nepalese Ceremonial Carved Naga Snake Stick,c1880

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Rare late 19th century Nepalese carved wood stick in the form of a snake,c1880. Nepalese people worship a number of serpent gods known as Nagas and there is a large Hindu festival dedicated to the deities (Nag Panchami). This is a beautifully carved representation of a snake god using the natural curves of the wood and would have been used at important ceremonies / festivals. The snakes head has been inset with bone (or animal teeth) to represent the eyes and teeth and it has a great tribal/primitive quality. The wood has taken on a lovely deep ,rich colour/patina following years of handling and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK postage, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 51cm long / tall x 4cm deep x 4cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Naga Stick to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063757
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Rare late 19th century Nepalese carved wood stick in the form of a snake,c1880.
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Nepalese people worship a number of serpent gods known as Nagas and there is a large Hindu festival dedicated to the deities (Nag Panchami).
Curious Antiques

This is a beautifully carved representation of a snake god using the natural curves of the wood and would have been used at important ceremonies / festivals. The snakes head has been inset with bone (or animal teeth) to represent the eyes and teeth and it has a great tribal/primitive quality. The wood has taken on a lovely deep ,rich colour/patina following years of handling and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK postage, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 51cm long / tall x 4cm deep x 4cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Naga Stick to the 19th Century.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1063757
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I Close-up of a carved wooden naga stick featuring inset bone teeth and a polished brown wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nepalese Ceremonial Carved Naga Snake Stick,c1880

Archive II Close-up of a carved wooden naga stick featuring inset bone teeth and a polished brown wooden surface. View II
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Close-up of a carved wooden naga stick featuring inset bone teeth and a polished brown wooden surface.
Nepalese Ceremonial Carved Naga Snake Stick,c1880
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Close-up of a carved wooden naga stick featuring inset bone teeth and a polished brown wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleHimalayan Tribal
  • MaterialHardwood, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpent head carving, Inset bone teeth, Zoomorphic design
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Naga sticks are traditional ceremonial items from the Himalayan region, deeply tied to serpent deity worship and indigenous spiritual practices.

These pieces are typically hand-carved from dense local hardwoods, occasionally incorporating inlaid bone or teeth, utilizing traditional hand tools passed down through generations.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, natural patina from handling and ageing, shrinkage cracks, and wear consistent with ritual use rather than modern machine production.

Mounting the piece on a bespoke metal stand allows it to be displayed as a sculptural focal point on a mantlepiece or console table within an eclectic interior.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels between forty and sixty percent, keep the object out of direct sunlight, and dust gently with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern polishes.
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