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Indian
Tree goddess, Shalabhanjika (1150-1200)
chloritic schist
88.5 × 45.8 × 22.5 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1963
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About this work
The motif of woman and tree is found in Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art and represents the power of nature in an idealised Indian female form. These religions incorporated pre-existing beliefs in female nature spirits (yakshi) which became semi-divine beings, their images positioned in the temple at points of transition between every day and sacred spaces.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Karnataka, India
Accession Number
540-D5
Department
Asian Art
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