Figures

This carving of the God of Garuda has been sourced from Chettinad temples where they were used as decorative items. Made out of bronze, in the 18th century, it shows the traditional pose of the bird-like Hindu god, who is the avian mount of Lord Vishnu. The lore of Hindu being  extremely divers..

This Navagraha set is a typical idol placed at the bottom of temple flagstaffs in south India. Both these items are intrinsic to Hindu lore, but the combination of the two is most often seen in Shiva temples, where the flag staff, or the kodi maram, is used to hoist a cloth flag depicting Nandi, the..

This piece of Kerala sculpture is a work of wood sculpting relating to the inherent creative expression culture that pervades the country. It represents a tribal dancer in the complete traditional dancing outfit, with the flared skirt, form fitting blouse, and exquisite headdress. It also depicts th..

This antique collector's item is a throwback to the Mughal empire in India, when royals were carried around in a state fit to be envied. This palanquin is representative of the decadence of the time, with embellishments and bells, and handles to be carried upon. Fit to be presented to the finest pri..

This brass sculpture is of the goddess Saraswati, also known as Mata Rani, and Devi. She is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, art and learning. This statue depicts Saraswati on her vasana, the swan, with her instrument of choice, the sitar. Her elaborate headdress is testament to her exalted stature a..

These large statues have been made in South India, reflecting the clothing and grooming styles of the South. Almost as large as life, they have traditionally been used in parades and processions, as well as part of dramas and set design. Dressed in folk clothing, with hand painted lungis, natural se..

This beautiful piece of history is not only remarkable in its aesthetics, but also in its functionality as a fully functional miniature temple cart. Made in the 17th century, it is a true antique work of art. This is a representation of the elaborate parade carts used in temple festivals, a reproduc..

Possibly the most widely recognised Hindu artefact across the world, this is a depiction of Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the Supreme God of Dance. The two dance forms associated with this Supreme deity are the Tandava, the Dance of Destruction, and the Lasya, the dance of creation. Analogous to Yin and Y..

An antique statue of a soldier made of white metal ...