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Large Brass Lingam Cover in the form of a Head, India, 18th Century

About the Item

This brass mustachioed head with incised hair in a tight bun was intended to cover a sacred lingam, a symbol of the energy of God, worshipped throughout India. This fine example is from Western India, probably Maharashtra, 18th-19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    India
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kensington, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: f977618041010425493fs
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