In Hindu mythology a vahana (Sanskrit: “mount” or vehicle”) is a mythical beast that transports and is the sign of specific deities and represents a significant aspect or characteristic of the deity that increases its power. Major vahanas include Shiva’s bull Nandi, Vishnu’s bird Garuda, Brahma’s and Saraswati’s white swan Hamsa, Ganesh’s rat, and Parvati’s lion.
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Elegant antique heddle-pulley carved from a single piece of Burmese teak topped by a hamsa, a goose-like bird and sacred Buddhist symbol of wisdom. Auspicious symbolic animal images are believed protect the weaver, assure quality weaving, and pleases the gods and spirits. Finely weathered from time and use.
Antique bronze Nandi tribal or regional folk art piece with aged patina from use on a home altar. With incised decorative details, delineate sinuous body and graceful long horns it is based on a South Indian humpback cow.
Antique recumbent long horned Nandi seated on a high pedestal throne, with “bejeweled”decorative motifs on head and body. Fashioned as an incense or oil holder for a home puja. Beautiful patina, finely cast.
This elegant antique heddle-pulley carved from a single piece of Burmese teak is topped by a hamsa, a goose-like bird and a sacred Buddhist symbol of wisdom. Auspicious symbolic animal images are believed protect the weaver, assure quality weaving, and pleases the gods and spirits. It is wonderfully weathered from time and use with minor losses with a fine patina. Mounted on a black wood base, this heddle pulley pairs well with item number 11298A.
Featured in the original Spiderman movie, this rare vintage Balinese mask of Jatayu was used in Ramayana performances. He is the Hindu vehicle of Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu Gods triad. On a museum quality stand.
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