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A large Thai Khik bhalad
A large Thai Khik bhalad
Thailand, 19th century
Large painted wood ritual phallus. This type of artifacts are made in honor of the fertility goddess Chao Mae Tubtim.
In Bangkok, pregnant women traditionally seek protection from the goddess Chao Mae Tubtim. To gain the goddess's favor, worshippers offer wooden or stone phalluses and lotus flowers at the shrine dedicated to her.
H cm 88