Polychrome Nandi Bull Carving

Description

19th C. Highly decorated with years of paint. These small Nandi are home deities often found at the front door of an abode, imparting protection and joy. Nandi is the bull vahana of the Hindu god Shiva, meaning happiness, joy, and satisfaction. He is also the guardian deity of Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Nandi signifies and conveys the meaning that the purpose of life is to realize the oneness of all creation and one’s identity with the Divinity. 12″x8″x2.5″
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