Antique heavy cast metal sculpture from India in two parts and a miniature Nandi figure

Antique heavy cast metal sculpture from India in two parts and a miniature Nandi figureThis old metal figure is from the Deccan (North India) region. It is Shiva and his vahana (Nandi) which is very small. The figure itself is about 150 years old and feels very smooth and comfortable to hold. It is extremely well made. A pleasing sculpture for sure. Size:

shepherd community and Brahmin (priestly) castesas well as several of the hunter/gatherer tribes that are native to the hills and forests of this region

The Mukhalinga is shown wearing a casket in the form of a Linga

Size:1” w x 11/2” t

they look like leather straps

It is Shiva and his vahana (Nandi) which is very small

Carpets and rugs that perform like carpets from antiquity

Omo River vicinity

Madder root which comprises the majority of red natural dyes can form up to sixty shades of colour alone

Source: Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

Vintage solid wood cabinet with artisan inset multi-coloured glass tile mosaics

When the world becomes evil

The stone looks like basalt with a very heavy patina and worn smooth by many hands touching it over the centuries