Antique Nandi Sculpture vintage navajo jewelry The rug is a delight

The rug is a delight to walk on and touch

The red colour in the interlocking vibrant central multi-cross design is an aniline red and it jumps off the design flanked by four brown crosses

“When the mask is worn

This keeps one's eyes engaged and moving round the blanket

Antique Nandi Sculpture vintage navajo jewelry The rug is a delightA deeply patinated and authentic antique sculpture of Nandi with a Linga (Lord Shiva is often depicted riding on Nandi) from Karnataka, Southern India. The base and sculpture show signs of being extensively worshipped and were probably moved around a home or small temple. The body of Nandi, the Holy Cow is smooth from use and displays a very pleasing form, symmetry and colour. It has been in my collection for many years and was an ex collection