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Monumental Antique South Indian Wooden Temple Panel of Shiva's Cosmic Dance (107 cm) – 17 kg Solid Hardwood, ca. 1900
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Monumental Antique South Indian Wooden Temple Panel of Shiva's Cosmic Dance (107 cm) – 17 kg Solid Hardwood, ca. 1900

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South Indian Temple Panel: Shiva Nataraja (Ananda Tandava) Architectural High Relief from Tamil Nadu — Hardwood, 107 cm, 17 kg An exceptionally detailed and monumental architectural temple panel in high relief (alto-rilievo), crafted from a single solid plank of dense hardwood. This monolithic masterpiece depicts the principal Hindu deity Shiva in his cosmic dance posture, the Ananda Tandava (Dance of Bliss). Originally, this panel served as a ritual structural element within the architecture of a South Indian temple (Mandapa) or as a monumental decorative piece on a ceremonial temple chariot (Ratha) in Tamil Nadu. Iconographic Analysis & Mythological Tableau The central composition is dominated by the multi-armed manifestation of Shiva Nataraja, dynamically balancing in the cosmic dance pose. Beneath his right foot, he tramples the dwarf demon Apasmara (also known as Muyalaka), the personification of spiritual ignorance and the ego, symbolizing the triumph of universal consciousness. In his upper hands, Shiva holds his classical attributes: the Trishula (trident) as a symbol of the three creative powers, and the Damaru (drum) that produces the primordial sound of creation. One of his right hands is raised in the Abhaya mudra, the universal gesture of protection and reassurance. Shiva is flanked by a rich, adoring mythological retinue: Brahma (right side): The multi-headed creator god is depicted seated, playing the traditional double-sided drum (Mridangam) to accompany the rhythm of the cosmos. Tandu & Ganas (left side): To the left is a hybrid companion with a horse's head—an iconographic reference to the divine attendant Tandu, the originator and choreographer of the Tandava dance. Additionally, a flute-playing celestial musician (possibly the sage Bhringi), a leaping deer (Mriga), and a flaming cobra (Naga) adorn the tableau. The top of the panel is crowned by opulent, openwork floral scrollwork emerging from the monumental mask of Kirtimukha (the 'Face of Glory'). Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Zuid-Indiaas - Material: Hardhout - Period: ca. 1900 - availability: in_stock - product_type: Muurkunst
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CategoryWall decorationConditionGoodMaterialWoodSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales