Vintage Mukhalingam(Shiva Bust)

This vintage bust from Karnataka represents Lord Shiva, distinguished by a flat crown featuring a central ornament that may symbolise the third eye — a powerful emblem of divine insight. He sports a twirled moustache and a flowing beard, lending the figure a commanding, ascetic presence rooted in the region’s folk iconography.

The ears and neck are adorned with traditional ornaments, while the stance remains grounded and composed — a visual blend of rustic power and spiritual poise. The overall form, with its minimal yet expressive detailing, reflects the local artisanal style and devotional simplicity characteristic of Karnataka’s rural metalwork traditions.