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Nature Divinity (Yakshi), c. 75. Creator: Unknown
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Nature Divinity (Yakshi), c. 75. Creator: Unknown
Nature Divinity (Yakshi), c. 75. Iconic images of female divinities who personify the life-giving forces of nature were worshipped for fertility, healthy pregnancies, and safe childbirth. Their images were donated by local people and set up in shrines--some under important trees, which the divinity was thought to inhabit in the form of sap. Others, shown with water-serpent hoods, were associated with bodies of water, however small. Traces of carvings that may have been either serpents or locks of hair are visible above this charming figures elaborate headdress. Nature divinities were so important to local populations that they were incorporated into the sacred complexes of early Buddhist and Jain monuments
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This print showcases the exquisite sculpture of "Nature Divinity (Yakshi)" dating back to approximately 75 AD. Crafted by an unknown artist during the Kshatrapa period in Mathura, India, this iconic image represents a female deity embodying the life-giving forces of nature. Worshipped for their association with fertility, healthy pregnancies, and safe childbirth, these divinities held immense significance among local communities. Donated by devout individuals, their images were placed in shrines strategically located under sacred trees believed to be inhabited by the divinity in the form of sap. Alternatively, some figures depicted with water-serpent hoods were linked to bodies of water regardless of size. Intriguingly detailed carvings adorn this enchanting figure's elaborate headdress while faint traces suggest either serpents or locks of hair above her head. Such nature divinities played such a vital role within local populations that they became integrated into early Buddhist and Jain monuments' sacred complexes. Preserved on mottled red sandstone and housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this sculpture is a testament to ancient Indian artistry and spirituality. Its beauty transcends time as it continues to captivate viewers today through this stunning print brought to us by Heritage Art/Heritage Images – an invaluable glimpse into our rich cultural heritage.
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