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Ithyphallic figure from India
- Title
- Ithyphallic figure from India.
- Format
- Realia
- Published
- 20th century.
- Description
- Soapstone figure with touches of black and red paint; 5 1/4" x 2" x 2" d.
- Notes
- ISR 196.
- Summary
- A soapstone ithyphallic figure, standing with hands clasped in front grasping its erect phallus. Used in phallic worship by a group of Hindus who carry sacred silver boxes at all times--contains penis and vagina, called Lingoiadh.
- Kinsey subjects
- Art--India--20th century. Phallus cults. Carved figures.