Sujet
Candi Sukuh was a sacred place for the worship of ancestors, nature spirits and fertility cults
Légende
Candi Sukuh was a sacred place for the worship of ancestors, nature spirits and fertility cults, It is believed that local virgins were brought to the temple to act as sacred whores. Relief of yoni and lingham on the floor of the entrance to the temple. Indonesia. Hindu. c 1437 AD, Majapahit Kingdom. Central Java, Western slopes of Mount Lawu.
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Werner Forman Archive
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A16_053
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Non
Licence
Droits gérés
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28,7Mo (1,1Mo) / 23,9cm x 30,0cm / 2828 x 3543 (300dpi)