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Vishnu and Brahma
Vishnu and Brahma
Vishnu and Brahma
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Vishnu and Brahma

NameDeity Figure
Artist Artist not recorded
Datec. 1960
Place madeUttar Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions10 7/16 x 5 13/16 in. (26.5 x 14.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.22.674v
Object numberA.1981.22.674v
DescriptionSeven headed snake over blue skinned four armed figure, reclining snake. Wire coming from stomach has four-headed "Brahma" with book in each of four hands on lotus flower. Snake green with black dots and red fangs.
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