Indian Iron Tantric Lingam

Taupe and dotted, with a pale beaded line tracing down its flank.

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. Standing as a tall oval in muted brown-gray with a lightly worn finish and tiny dark pits. A thin creamy line curves up the left side, and the top has a small, rusty patch. It is 10.75 inches high and 5.5 in diameter.

A single thread of cream, sewn on for effect.