Vintage Brass Dancing Nataraj Shiva Statue Mesoamerican Carved from locally sourced wood

Carved from locally sourced wood

there are a few hairline cracks along the upper portion of the plinth (as shown in the photos)

The sculpture is in good condition for its age (c

overall age related wear as expected

This is the lower half of an ancient terracotta burial urn made by the Tairona people of Columbia (c

Vintage Brass Dancing Nataraj Shiva Statue Mesoamerican Carved from locally sourced woodTraveling Man Treasures is selling this vintage brass Dancing Nataraj Shiva statue. The Nataraj imagery is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the divine dancer. This piece is in fine condition, and its smaller size allows it to be placed on altars or in other intimate settings. The sculpture is symbolic of Shiva as the lord of dance and dramatic arts. It typically shows Shiva dancing in one of the Natya Shastra poses, holding Agni (fire) in his