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Antique Bakheng Style Khmer Stone Shiva Head Statue - The Destroyer - 35cm/14"
Measures - (Height) 35cm/14"
An antique Bakheng-style Cambodian Shiva head, embodying the quiet शक्ति (shakti) and spiritual intensity characteristic of early Khmer art. This compelling representation captures the essence of the Bakheng period, where divine power is conveyed through refined simplicity and balanced form.
The face is softly modelled, with serene features that evoke both inner stillness and cosmic authority—hallmarks of the Bakheng aesthetic. Shiva is adorned with intricately carved earrings, while his ornate mukuta (tiara) rises elegantly, richly decorated in a style that continued to evolve in Cambodia from the 10th century through the post-Angkor period.
In Hindu tradition, Shiva is the great destroyer and transformer, symbolising the cyclical nature of creation, dissolution, and renewal. He is revered as the patron of yoga, meditation, and the arts, embodying both ascetic stillness and dynamic energy.
The sculpture is mounted on a later wooden base, providing stability and enhancing its display presence.
With its timeless form and spiritual resonance, this piece brings a sense of calm strength and cultural depth to any interior—whether in a home, office, or curated collection. As one of the most revered deities in Asian art, this finely rendered Shiva head offers both aesthetic beauty and profound symbolic meaning.
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