Lingam Stone Free-Form. Narmada River, Central Highlands. India. ...

Description

Lingam Stone Free-Form
Narmada River, Central Highlands
India

For over 4,000 years, Lingam stones have been collected from the Narmada River as sacred symbols of Lord Shiva, representing fertility, creation, and the cosmic union of heaven and earth. Traditionally hand-shaped and polished without mechanized tools, each Lingam is revered as both a spiritual object and a work of natural art. This extremely large, finely polished specimen of composite Quartz Granite displays rich Iron-oxide markings in shades of red and brown, forming a distinctive figure-eight pattern-an ancient symbol of infinity. A powerful and visually commanding natural sculpture, uniting geological beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual symbolism.
Measurements: 38.00 x 17.00 inches (96.52 x 43.18 cm)

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector, Ex. Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection

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