Image title: Bhairav (Shiva)

This wood sculpture shows an image of Bhairav, from the 18th-century A.D.—In Nepal’s religious, cultural, aesthetic context Bhairav is considered one of the ferocious manifestations of Shiva. This image of Bhairav displayed is based on a tremendous Tantric impact with a crown of severed human heads and serpentine earrings. This form of Bhairav is very popular in Nepal.

Bhairav  can also be spelled as Bhairava (भैरव).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Nepal wood sculpture (kashtha-kala) section.