The Hindu deity Brahmani
Place of OriginTamil Nadu state, India
Dateapprox. 900-1100
MaterialsGranite
DimensionsH. 37 in x W. 21 in x D. 14 in, H. 94 cm x W. 53.3 cm x D. 35.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S29+
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewMany male Hindu deities have a female counterpart who embodies an aspect of their energy. Here is Brahmani, the female counterpart of Brahma. Like Brahma, she is identifiable by her four faces. Brahmani was one of a group of female deities known as the seven Mother Goddesses called Matrikas.
approx. 1400-1500
approx. 1400-1500
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approx. 1400-1500
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approx. 1000-1100
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