Antique Sculpture of the Vahana Nandi (the Mount of Lord Shiva) of Khandoba hand-woven

Antique Sculpture of the Vahana Nandi (the Mount of Lord Shiva) of Khandoba hand-wovenvahana, (Sanskrit: mount or vehicle) in Hindu mythology, the creature that serves as the vehicle, or carrier, and as the sign of a particular deity. The vahana accompanies, pulls the chariot of, or serves as the seat or mount of his god. Images of the vahana are also used on banners and emblems to identify the god or the cult affiliation of the devotee. Upon the partnership between the deity and his vahana is woven much iconography and Hindu theology.

He got the other villagers to agree to help

The bronze lacks sharp features

A fine and gentle patina that glows shows how treasured this stool was to its owner

These antique chased and engraved bowls are traditionally  considered to be “Beggars Bowls” by people visiting Asia but the truth is far more beautiful

Pietra dura items are generally crafted on green

approximately 12" high (not including the lid)

patina wear & aging are consistent with a powerful sculpture

the creature that serves as the vehicle

Source: Bronzesofindia

This Mukhalinga would have been used to cover and protect a Lingam stone with represented the energy of the of the Creator and originated in North Karnataka or Maharathra States

waist and ankles

It also is a famous rug weaving district with many unique and highly induvial village rugs having been woven there