Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Sand and cinnamon in two layers, with a crumbly orange seam where they meet.

This tantric lingam is from Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is quartz crystal & iron. In Tantric tradition the body of a lingam is taken to stand for male energy, described as knowledge, while its markings represent female energy, described as wisdom. The oval is tall and rounded, pale sandy tan above with fine speckles, and warm cinnamon brown below. A rough band of rust-orange sits across the middle, and orange patches speckle the top left. The surface has a soft polish. It is 10 inches high and 5 in diameter.

Layer cake, sliced and then politely reassembled.