antique bakheng style khmer stone shiva head statue the destroyer 35cm 14 quot Monday Buddha stood in adoration pose

stood in adoration pose

the elephant-headed son of Shiva

The lobes are broken off but may once have been pierced to receive real jewels during rituals and ceremonies

associated with woods and mountains

antique bakheng style khmer stone shiva head statue the destroyer 35cm 14 quot Monday Buddha stood in adoration poseAntique 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 (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