Nuristan Architectural Cedar Columns - Set of 5

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Nuristan Architectural Cedar Columns - Set of 5

Name: Nuristan Architectural Cedar Columns - Set of 5
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: UNDERTB_0004
Price: 167200.00 THB
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Flea Market Nuristan Architectural Cedar Columns - Set of 5

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Nuristan Architectural Cedar Columns - Set of 5

A rare set of five antique architectural columns carved from aromatic cedar wood, originating from traditional highland homes in Nuristan, Eastern Afghanistan. These sculptural uprights display the region’s distinctive geometric and symbolic motifs — tiered forms, interlocking patterns, and deeply cut relief work that once signified protection, lineage, and spiritual beliefs within the household.

Historically, these columns supported the interior structure of Nuristani mountain dwellings, where a central hearth blackened the wood with soot over generations. Much of this soot has been carefully removed, revealing a warm, honey-toned surface and centuries of hand-carved detail. Each column is unique in proportion and carving, ranging from 205–212 cm in height, with an average 20 × 15 cm cross-section.

Mounted on custom metal stands, they now read as monumental sculptural objects — powerful, architectural, and deeply textural. A commanding presence for large interiors, lobbies, galleries, or collectors of tribal and ethnographic art.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Shortest:15 x 15 x 205 cm
Tallest: 20 x 20 x 212 cm

Place of Origin

Nuristan, Eastern Afghanistan (Hindu Kush Mountain Region)

Period

19th Century or Earlier

Colour

Cedar Wood, Shades of Brown

Materials & Techniques

Carved aromatic cedar wood; deep-relief geometric and symbolic motifs; hand-cut with traditional tools; naturally soot-aged surface from historic hearth exposure; mounted on custom metal display stands (9 kg each).

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