RARE Sri Lankan Bronze Statue: Hindu God Shiva (c. 1880-1910)

RARE Sri Lankan Bronze Statue: Hindu God Shiva (c. 1880-1910)Traveling Man Treasures Curiosity Vault is selling an unusual antique Sri Lankan solid bronze folk art style statue of the Hindu God Shiva (c. late 1800s early 1900s). This gorgeous 100+ yr old Sri Lankan folk art depiction of the Hindi God Shiva is quite unusual because Sri Lanka is primarily a Buddhist region and Shiva is a Hindu God. The statue has an interesting look & feel, giving it its own personality and charm. The photos illuminate the

There are a few minor scuffs & scratches as seen in the photos

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13" H x 12