Shiva with the Moon in his Hair by Anonymous

Shiva with the Moon in his Hair c. 1000 - 1200

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This anonymous bronze sculpture, "Shiva with the Moon in his Hair," depicts the Hindu god Shiva standing on a base and surrounded by a decorative arch. The arch features a series of stylized hands and foliage, representing the cosmic power of Shiva. Shiva is adorned with a crown and holds several attributes, including a drum and a crescent moon in his hair. Created in South India between 1000 and 1200, this sculpture is a testament to the rich tradition of bronze casting in the region. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this sculpture is a valuable example of religious art and a window into the artistic and devotional practices of the time.

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The god is making the abhaya mudra, or ‘fear not’ gesture, with his front right hand and the varada mudra, the ‘wish granting’ gesture, with his left. In his raised, rear hands he holds two of his attributes, an axe and a deer. These attributes are found only in images of Shiva from South India.