Large Stone Nandi, Shiva's White Bull With Base 48"

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This granite Garden statue is a one of a kind sculpture, hand carved by the artists of south India using a hammer and chisel.

Special Features:  Shiva's guardian is Nandi the white bull.  A statue of Nandi can often be seen watching over an alter to Shiva or at the entrance of a Saivite shrine.  Nandi is said to embody sexual energy, and fertility.  Riding on his back Shiva, is said to be in control of his sexual impulses.  Statues of Nandi are typically found at the entrances of Shiva temples.  The piece is carved from two pieces of granite, the Nandi and the base.

About Black Granite:  Indian black granite is a wonderful stone.  It is capable of a variety of finishes which can give it a variety of different color possibilities.  It is possible to see 4-5 different colors on a single piece depending on the degree of polish or roughness of the stone.  Indian black granite is among the best granite in the world sought after by artists globally.  Unlike inferior quality granite, Indian granite is extremely dense and without impurities that plague other stones.  The density of granite makes a granite sculpture perfect for any garden because it can be left outside in extreme heat and extreme cold for years without care.