Rectangular hanging (Tabing) showing Shiva seated on Bomo, a scene from the Mahabharata
MediumCotton embroidery on cotton cloth
Dimensions34 1/4 × 56 5/16 inches (87 × 143 cm)
CultureBali, Negara
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineAcquired through the George and Mary Rockwell Fund
Terms
- Textiles
- Gods
- Mahabharata
- Shiva
- Bomo
- Hinduism
- Cotton cloth
- Balinese
Object number2007.031.016
Label CopyThis splendid depiction of the all-powerful god Siwa (Shiva) shows him sitting atop his protector Bomo. The Balinese respect and fear Siwa as the creator and destroyer of life. His appearance can be regal and striking, as in this embroidery, where he sits as if on a throne with his name in Balinese script.Collections
early 20th century
