Antique Mukhalinga, depiction of Lord Shiva with beautiful turban,topped by a Linga and sitting on a rare attached base. vintage navajo jewelry

Antique Mukhalinga, depiction of Lord Shiva with beautiful turban,topped by a Linga and sitting on a rare attached base. vintage navajo jewelryThis rare and unusual Mukhalinga (depiction of Lord Shiva) displays a bold and defined turban which is topped by a Linga sitting atop the unique pedestal. 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. This Mukhalinga originated in Northern Karnataka or Southern Maharathra and the craftsmanship, patina wear & aging are

it just hugs one’s finger and feels just right if you know what I mean…How do you get this feeling

This highly unusual and visual blanket/rug was woven from homespun yarns

It is well crafted and strong with a smooth back but not heavy

Size:1” w x 11/2” t

particularly marbles

Age:100 Year+

Krishna is naked but for the ornaments

ex Private collection

Ganesha and the G-ddess Devi

whose goal is to transport the souls of deceased family members away from the village and to enhance the prestige of the deceased and his descendants by magnificent masked performances and generous displays of hospitality

Shiva destroys it to make way for beneficial change

Although many have Mantras (written prayers and invocations) on the outside many older ones are far simpler