Dancer's Headpiece in the form of the Hindu Goddess Kali

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Dancer's Headpiece in the form of the Hindu Goddess Kali

India, Kerala, late 15th century
Sculpture
Wood with paint
41 x 34 x 4 in. (104.14 x 86.36 x 10.16 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lenart (M.77.60)
South and Southeast Asian Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. The Divine Presence: Asian Sculptures from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lenart. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.

  • Kramrisch, Stella.  Manifestations of Shiva.  Philadelphia:  Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1981.

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. The Divine Presence: Asian Sculptures from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lenart. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.

  • Kramrisch, Stella.  Manifestations of Shiva.  Philadelphia:  Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1981.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.
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