18th-19th century AD. A carved sandstone figure of a crouching Yaksha, or Tree Guardian, wearing a pleated kilt and braided headdress with loop above; long pierced earlobes extending to the shoulders; left hand resting on the thigh, right hand gripping a fruit(?); mounted on a custom-made stand. 170 kg, 109cm including stand (43").Property of an Californian gentleman; previously in an old North American collection formed 1970s-1990s; supplied with geologic report No. TL005207, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Fine condition, repaired.