LATE 19thC. ANTIQUE HINDU WOOD CARVED KAVADI PART FROM INDIA

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LATE 19thC. ANTIQUE HINDU WOOD CARVED KAVADI PART FROM INDIA:
$135.00

LATE 19THCHINDUWOOD KAVADI PANEL PART FROM INDIA

Up for saleis this old beautifully hand-carved wood Hindu Kavadi Panel depicting Lord Murugan. This Panel is the end cap part of thestructurethat the devotees would balance on their shoulders.Kavadiis a dance performed by the devotees during the ceremonial worship of Lord Murugan.The kavadi consists of two semicircular pieces of wood or steel which are bent and attached to a cross structure that can be balanced on the shoulders of the devotee. It is often decorated with flowers, peacock feathers (the vehicle of God Murugan) among other things. Some of the kavadis can weigh up to 30kg.

This Kavadi depicts a carving of Lord Murugan with is Vahana (mount), the peacock, along with 2 consorts.Above Murugan is Mahakala, a demon known as \"great time\" or the devourer of time.

This old high quality carving has aged nicely over time and retains a powerful feel of spiritual presence. There is an old crack on the left side that has an old repair (see 2nd last picture). There are some small chips, nicks, and other signs of age that all adds character and charm to this piece. These type of carvings with this age are becoming harder to find. It is a great part on India History, art, and the Hindu religion. It would be an excellent addition for a collector or home shrine. Please have a good look at all the pictures of this marvelous carving as part of the description.

AGE: LATE -19thC.

SIZE: 12 inches(tall) X 7 Inches (wide) X 1.25 Inches (Thick)

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