DepartmentAsia
Shiva Linga Cover
NameSculpture
CultureHindu
Date18th-19th century
Place madeIndia, South Asia, Asia
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 7 x 7 in. (40.64 x 17.78 x 17.78 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of the Diane and Sandy Besser Collection, FA.2006.45.11V
Object numberFA.2006.45.11V
DescriptionCylinder shaped head with protruding facial features. Cobra rises over head which is removable. Seven distinct heads on cobra shape.
18th-19th century
1920-1972