Description:

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. Made from a human leg bone, this is a wonderfully carved relief figure of the dancing Hindu god Vishnu. The lower and upper sections are triangular, covered in swirling motifs; a double border separates the lower portion from the dancing figure, who is carved with one leg raised, his hands clasped together. The god wears a tall headdress and large earrings. Vishnu is a blue-skinned, four-armed deity central to Hinduism, who is often depicted wearing a headdress of tall, elongated conical or mitre-like form. Tibetan artwork frequently incorporates human remains in order to emphasize a theme of mortality. Size: 1.5" W x 6.05" H (3.8 cm x 15.4 cm); 6.45" H (16.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection

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#125920

  • Condition: Excellent patina from age and handling, with wear to surface. Tiny loss from upper tip.

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