figurine, bronze or copper, representing the goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva; her body is in abhainga position, i.e. standing, with left hip prominent and trunk twisted to the right; in right hand she holds a lotus (padma); used for and personal worship; kept either in home shrine, or on person; Parvati is the consort of the “terrible” god Shiva, and is seen as compassionate and merciful; her function is to intercede with Shiva on behalf of those who ask her aid
Donor:
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ready, Jr. Fund
Collection place:
India
Person depicted:
Parvati (Hindu deity)
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies