Phallus (lingam)

Museum number:
9-9019
Permalink:
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Accession number:
Acc.2513
Object count:
1
Description:
phallus; carved limestone; symbolic of Siva; along with circular stone with hollow center which is symbolic of Devi, these objects are the most common objects of worship in the Hindu religion; found in temples and in households (this example probably from a household). Lingam is associated with worship of Siva
Donor:
Mrs. M. L. Trosper
Collection place:
India
Culture or time period:
Indian
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Phallic
Function:
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Accession date:
1969
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Phallus (lingam), accession number 9-9019, described as phallus; carved limestone; symbolic of Siva; along with circular stone with hollow center which is symbolic of Devi, these objects are the most common objects of worship in the Hindu religion; found in temples and in households (this example probably from a household). Lingam is associated with worship of Siva
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Phallus (lingam), accession number 9-9019, described as phallus; carved limestone; symbolic of Siva; along with circular stone with hollow center which is symbolic of Devi, these objects are the most common objects of worship in the Hindu religion; found in temples and in households (this example probably from a household). Lingam is associated with worship of Siva

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