Head of Ardhanari

"Ardhanari, a Brahmin god representing Siva in half-male, half female form, symbolizes the union of masculine and feminine energies. Its hair is dressed with conical, multilayered mukuta and wears a wide diadem decorated with two strings of pearls and a diamond studded headband. The upper part is composed of alternate leaves." The House on the Klong, 1999.