LARGE SOLID BRASS DANCING SHIVA STATUE Start Price USD 399.99 Current Price USD 399.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 649.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 21, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Brick, NJ See more about 'LARGE SOLID BRASS DANCING SHIVA STATUE' Description   SOLID BRASS "LORD OF THE DANCE", GODDESS SHIVA STATUE APPROXIMATELY 32 LBS. DIMENSIONS: (BASE) 9 1/2" W x 6 1/4" D x 23" H, WITH OF FLAMES IS 19 1/2" W   Shiva is sometimes referred to as Shiva Nataraj (Lord of the dance) and is often portrayed as a dancing figure.He dances on a dwarf, who represents ignorance. By treading the dwarf underfoot, he is attempting to overcome ignorance in the world.The circle of flames in which he dances represents the cycle of time with no beginning and no end.The dancing figure of Shiva represents the eternal energy which flows through the world. This continuous dance causes the pattern of day and night, the changing of the seasons, and the cycle of birth and death. He holds in one of his hands a drum on which he beats out the rhythm of the universe. The symbols associated with Shiva point to the fact that he has power over evil: A drum on which he beats out the rhythm of the Universe while he dances Fire - a symbol of destruction A tiger skin - this came from a tiger which was sent by Shiva's enemies to destroy him - he killed the tiger and wears the skin to show his power A poisonous snake around his neck, which shows that he can overcome the evil which could destroy the world One hand adopts the  abayamudra pose  (hand held shoulder height w/palm facing outward...western interpretation meaning stop) this meaning represents fearlessness The third eye (in the middle of his forehead) saved the world from darkness.   THIS SHIVA STATUE IS FROM MY OWN PERSONAL COLLECTION, IT'S A GREAT STATUE, I RECEIVED IT AS A GIFT FROM MY HUSBAND, I'M SLOWLY TRYING TO GO THROUGH ALL MY COLLECTIONS, BECAUSE I'M A COMPLETE HOARDER, AND NEVER WANT TO GET RID OF ANYTHING....SO WITH THAT SAID, REST ASSURED THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS STATUE. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESITONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME BIDDING.   * THIS IS A FINAL SALE ITEM, I DO NOT  TAKE RETURNS...AS I SELL FOR OTHERS. SO AFTER ITEMS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED, ALL MONIES ARE DISTRIBUTED AND THE DEAL IS CLOSED!!!!! I WILL ALWAYS DISCLOSE AS MUCH INFORMATION AND DETAILS AS WELL AS PICTURES TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I WILL NEVER DECEIVE OR BE DISHONEST. SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE. SHIPPING: I SHIP EVERYTHING IMMEDIATELY AFTER FUNDS HAVE CLEARED. ALL SHIPPING QUOTES ARE FOR THE CONTINENTAL US ONLY, BUT I DO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY...PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR SHIPPING QUOTES ALL CANADIAN CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAXES AND DUES!!!! I SHIP PRIORITY MAIL 2-3 DAYS, I INCLUDE INSURANCE WITH ALL ITEMS IN THE AMOUNT THAT WAS PAID FOR SAID ITEMS. I WILL ALSO DO COMBINED SHIPPING, WITH A DISCOUNT IF PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE ITEM, (PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR COST). THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY LISTING, PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS AS I AM SLOWLY..BUT SURELY ADDING MORE DAILY.     Place a Bid!