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4" Small Karaikkal Ammaiyar, Beauty of A Devoted Ghoul | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai

$405

A Shaiva devotee of the highest order, Karaikkal Ammaiyar or the mother of Karaikkal (a territory of the Chola kingdom of yore) was the well-off wife of a significant merchant of their time.


She is known for her profound, devotional poetry and is one of the Nayanmars, of which only three are women (there are sixty-three).


In the bronze sculpture that you see on this page, She has the keen appearance of “female ghoul/has shriveled breasts/bulging veins/hollowed eyes/bared teeth/a bloated belly/copper-colored hair/fangs/knobby ankles and elongated shanks.

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$324
Specifications
ZEM467
Panchaloha Bronze Statue from Swamimalai
Height: 4.5 inch
Width: 1.7 inch
Depth: 3.8 inch
Weight: 560 gm
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These lines are famously Hers and, while She was a great beauty of Her time, She willingly disposed of it in order to be one with the ghoulish creatures that inhabit the sacred feet of Shiva. She is seated with Her legs folded, feet gathered afore Her, rudimentary cymbals in Her hands that lend music to Her poetry.


There is very little about Her face or figure that is markedly feminine or so in a pleasing way; indeed She is known to have risen above the norms of Her time that applied to women and taken to a path - of bhakti - almost exclusively reserved for men.


An elongated quadrilateral pedestal supports the seated figure of Karaikkal Ammaiyar. The upper tier is a simplistic one, while the slanting edges of the lower one is engraved with large lotus petals. Fashioned from pure bronze, the style of the work is distinctively Chola - from the long limbs, the androgynous facial features, and the washed-out colour of rose gold.



Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?
    A. Panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid. To know more about how bronze statues are made, please read our article on Panchaloha Bronze Statues. Whereas, brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow.
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    A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
  • Q. Can I return the statue ?
    A. Of course you can return a statue. Returns need to be initiated within seven (7) days after delivery. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more about our Return Policy, please visit Return Policy.
  • Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?
    A. For any customisation, a new bronze statue has to be made. To know more, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
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