Mother Goddess Statue

Mother Goddess Staute

Indus Valley (Ancient India)



MOTHER GODDESS

Medium :-    Terra Cotta

Date :-           Harappa 2500 B.C

Site :-             Mohenjodaro

Size :-            8.5*3.5 CM

Collection :- National Museum,                           New Dehli

General Description

This statue is made up of clay as per terra cotta process. Unblemished red colour statue which is identified as "Mother Goddess".

   The head gear comprises of two small bowl on both side of head. It was probably used as lamp. These are again balanced by another form in the middle of the head which elaborate as a hair style. The figure is wearing a miniskirt with a broad belt to hold it in a place. It was also adorned with akind of jewellery.