Description: splendid hand-carved hardwood panel depicting the Dashavatara. The Dashavatara are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. The word Dashavatara derives from daa, meaning "ten", and avatra, roughly equivalent to "incarnation". The list of included avatars varies across sects and regions, particularly in respect to the inclusion of Balarama (brother of Krishna) or Gautama Buddha. Most draw from the following set of figures, in this order: Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasimha; Vamana; Parashurama; Rama; Krishna or Balarama; Buddha[note or Krishna; and Kalki. In traditions that omit Krishna, he often replaces Vishnu as the source of all avatars. Some traditions include a regional deity such as Vithoba or Jagannath in penultimate position, replacing Krishna or Buddha. All avatars have appeared except one; Kalki, who will appear at the end of the Kali Yuga. 36"8" check on photos as they are part of description. Will show Minor shelf w.If
Price: 500 USD
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
End Time: 2025-01-25T00:42:51.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Wood
Color: Brown
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: India
Maker: unknown
Age: Post-1940
