Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Dark chocolate and polished to a mirror, with faint grain beneath.

This tantric lingam is from Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is quartz crystal & iron. Dams planned along the Narmada since the 1940s have steadily removed the dry season that harvesting depends on, so gathering genuine lingams from the riverbed has become close to impossible. Tall oval on a black disc, nearly black-brown with subtle lighter streaks running lengthwise. The glossy surface throws a strong vertical reflection. The sides taper gently toward a slightly narrower top. It is 15.5 inches high and 7.5 in diameter.

Serious, shiny and entirely without small talk.