A solid bronze cast of the Hindu god of strength and power, Huanuman; the monkey god stands holding the Dronagiri Mountain in his right hand. As the story goes, Huanuman was fighting for his beloved Rama, when Rama’s brother was injured. Huanuman quickly sprinted off towards the Dronagiri in search of an herb that would restore the brother’s health. Unable to find the herb, and running out of time, the deity lifted the entire mountain and brought it back to the battle field, so that those who knew what to look for could find the herbal medicine.

Gilded with gold over a deep brown patina, the monkey god imposes but in a protective manner. In his large left hand he carries his characteristic mace, etched with decoration and slung across his shoulder. A decorated dhoti rests upon his head while his hair, said to be a mane like ashoka flowers flows onto his back. A long and slender tail ascends the vertical plane of muscular contour, curving around and into a comfortable position. In excellent condition.