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A Horse-Headed Yogini11th century

Not on view
Sandstone relief sculpture of a boar-headed, multi-armed deity in a wide stance, framed by an ornate arched torana with carved figures and a kirtimukha mask at the apex
Sandstone stele depicting a multi-armed deity with an animal head in a dynamic seated pose, holding attributes in raised hands, framed by an ornate torana arch with carved attendant figures and a kirtimukha at the apex.
Sandstone relief sculpture of a four-armed deity with an elephant head, set within an ornate arched torana with figural carvings along the border; the central figure holds a round object in one hand, with a circular halo behind the head.
Sandstone relief sculpture of a multi-armed deity in three-quarter view, wearing jewelry and elaborate coiffure, set within an arched prabhavali border densely carved with attendant figures and foliate scrollwork.

Unknown, A Horse-Headed Yogini, 11th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ramesh and Urmil Kapoor, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
A Horse-Headed Yogini
Place Made
India, Madhya Pradesh
Date Made
11th century
Medium
Sandstone
Dimensions
44 x 24 x 9 1/2 in. (111.76 x 60.96 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ramesh and Urmil Kapoor
Accession Number
M.90.109
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography

  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.