Black Dancing Shiva Subduing Kali 19"

Special Features:  Thiruvalangadu, north of Madras, is associated with the dance contest between Shiva and his consort in the form of Kali.  According to legend, Shiva danced vigorously, and to subdue Kali, threw up his leg in the rhythm of the dance.  Being a lady, Kali could not repeat this feat and stood dismayed.  This dance and the subjugation of Kali, are described in the hymns of the female saint-poet Karaikkal Ammai. 

It is an amazing technical act that the metal artist could portray Shiva dancing with one leg thrown up and barely balancing on the tow of the other and still preserve the absolute beauty of the dance proportionally and with restraint.  It should be considered a marvel.

Taken from; "The Great Tradition of Indian Bronze Masterpieces"

Care:  The piece can be used both indoors and outdoors.  Dust the piece regularly.  If you would like the piece to shine use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the statue.