Hindu cultural and ritual art in our site includes objects of ritual worship performed by Hindus, including statues of deities (murti) and religious implements and objects related to puja (ritual worship). All must be beautiful and pleasing to the deities. Bali has animistic roots reflected in Balinese Hinduism. In Hindu Bali, masked dances are considered a sacred form of communication where the dancer can communicate with the gods. The masks are considered very powerful and the mask dances and historical dramas taken from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Babad Dalem are considered an offering to the Hindu gods.
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Heavy bronze vintage votive Vishnu diya with yoni (womb) shaped cup, short walls, spout and back panel topped by a lotus bud. High density, oxidation, worn surfaces suggest age, use, and authenticity sought by Indian metalware collectors.
Collector quality antique Hindu hand bell for home and temple prayer rituals. Dense, high-quality lost wax, bright ring, natural patina. Hanuman in reverence ringing this bell bestows his fearlessness, remove obstacles or evil forces.
A fine example of historic and spiritual traditions of Tamil Nadu cultural, this diya is top-tier collector quality. Massive weight, distinct bronze casting, fine details, authentic ritual wear, deep natural patina from use for daily prayers (puja).
Dhorka brass lost wax method grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Glass painting of a peacock, one of a pair of panels in an antique Indian cabinet with Krishna Playing his Flute (3982). This vibrant wall hanging is beautifully painted with reflective silver accents. We recommend they be kept as a pair.
This vibrant glass painting of Krishna along with the Peacock (3983MCE) were inset in an antique Indian wood cabinet or chest. One of the most popular Hindu deities, he is beautifully depicted serenading his adoring gopis with his engaging flute.
Graceful peacock oil lamp for Hindu ritual home altar prayers signifying purity, virtuosity, goodness, good luck. Large peacock is reservoir for oil, smaller peacock the lamp’s lid. Peacocks symbolize love, joy, peace and harmony. Collector quality piece.
Highly collectible antique dense bronze folk art Nandi hand-bell used in South India for daily puja (prayer) with patina from generations of devotional use.
Decorative brass container to hold kumkum powder used in Hindu rituals and ceremonies. Made into a paste to apply a tikka, decorated with lotus leaves, floral patterns and decorative rim.
Javanese terracotta head part of bas-relief frieze from Majapahit Empire. Most unearthed figures were small decapitated heads with Javanese facial features, hairstyles, large ear ornamentations of upper classes. A great small piece of history.
Copper alloy repoussé votive plaque of Vishnu surrounded with head and body aureoles. Symbols of his power as Universe’s Protector include a conch shell, his crown and lotus leaves symbolizing purity, truth, and unfolding of creation.
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