Khajuraho Lady

Sandstone (Medium, 29cm)

$390.00

Khajuraho lady is an exemplary work of traditional Indian sculpting executed by award wining artist R. Mani. Inspired by female figures of world famous Khajuraho Temple, it’s a celebration of female body and divine feminine energy. The beautiful female is standing almost nude, with nothing but jewels to cover her body as she applies her make-up. Her voluptuous, feminine forms are skillfully carved with details of traditional jewels hanging around her neck. Her body figure is idealized, as traditionally seen across ancient Indian sculptures.

Female figures, play a pivotal role in ancient Indian sculpture. Such figures are often found decorating gates, panels and murals of ancient Indian temples such as the Khajuraho temple. In India, female sculptures pay tribute to the physical and divine beauty of women, their feminine energy and sensuality. Such images of women are symbolic of fertility and abundance of life. For this reason the female body was celebrated across ancient Indian art and architecture.

About Artist

R. Mani (Chenai, India)

R. Mani mastered craftsmanship technique of sculpting using Sandstone material. Inspired by the ancient Indian temples such as Khajurao and Menakshi - he is famous for depicting Hindu deities, Indian goddesses, dancing ladies and beautiful feminine figures in his work. Admiration and value of his skills were so strong across India, that he was honoured by President of India in 1986.

PS: With all hand made stone and wood sculptures, there might be some natural erosion with cracks and spots, but that adds to the one of kind pieces that we sell here at Mystik River.

Medium - Sandstone

Origin - Chenai, India

Dimensions - 29cm (Height) x9.5cm (length) x7cm (Width)

Net Weight - 2.4 (kg)

Shipping Weight - 6 (kg)