cover image: Two deities on a swing between toddy trees

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Two deities on a swing between toddy trees

The object consists of a number of parts and entails two tree forms connected by a horizontal pole from which two figures on swings are suspended. The trees bear additional figures depicting humans, monkeys, and bird; at the base of the trees, four flat metal tabs in a cruciform pattern serve as supports. The surface of the objects is dark brown generally, but bright brassy metal can be seen in a few spots. LRN 3476 National Museum of Asian Art Collection
india animals art birds men trees bird tree man monkey south asians monkeys south asian and himalayan art himalayan peoples
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Date published
20th century
Dates
20th century
Format
Brass
Pages
H x W x D: 36.5 x 40.6 x 12.7 cm (14 3/8 x 16 x 5 in)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
S1997.139a-c
Rights
Gift of Dr. Leo Figiel
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/579db2957927e51b7546b8fde6063f24

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