Indian bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja "The Hindu God Shiva performs his dance of Bliss" In the sacred dance of universal creation and destruction, his dance is dynamic and uncontrollably wild as he moves through the 108 forms and movements. In his upper hand Nataraja holds a drum shaped like an hourglass the damaru. His upper left hand signifies Agni fire or destruction. The opposing concepts in the upper hands show the counterpoise of creation and destruction. A cobra uncoils from his lower right forearm, and the crescent moon and a skull are on his crest. Shiva dances within a ferocious arch of flames and stands atop a dwarf that is representative of the dissolution of ignorance. His countenance is lucid calm, stillness amongst movement. Approx. Net Weight: 37lbs Keywords: Vintage, Antique; Ref: BD1129
Dimensions 27"x23.25"x5.5"
Medium Bronze
Condition Report This piece is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age. Please see photos for details.