Pair of Vintage Gauri Busts

Curator: The Blue Trunk

Artist: Unknown

Medium: Brass

Size: 3 X 4 in / 7.6 X 10.1 cm

Year : Mid 20th century

This is a pair of ornate heavy Gauri busts sourced from Akkalkot in Maharashtra. The Gauri has well defined features with beautiful almond shaped eyes, small lips painted in red, traditional Maharashtrian hairdo, fine ornaments adorning the neck as well as the forehead. The worship of Gauri is prevalent in the India states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. She is a representation of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. She is symbolic of love, fertility and sacrifice. 

Care instructions: Wipe the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, dampness, heat or cold.

All art to be shipped outside India will be sent in unframed form.