Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Deep green-black and tall, with a satin finish and a very slight rosy smudge.

This tantric lingam is from Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is quartz crystal & iron. Brahmin villages along a short part of the river traditionally gathered lingams from shallow water in the dry season, then shaped and hand-polished them, sometimes for as long as a year. Slim and softly tapered, this oval stands on a thick black disc. The surface is a dark, cool gray-green with a gentle polish and soft highlights on the shoulders. A faint reddish blush shows high on the front. It is 14 inches high and 7 in diameter.

Sober in dress, with a hint of private blush.