Yonilinga

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Artist

George Morrison
1919-2000
Born in Chippewa City, MN
Died in Grand Marais, MN

Title

Yonilinga

Date

1988

Medium

Ink and graphite on paper

Dimension

10 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches

Credit Line

Gift of George Morrison

Object ID

96.10.45

Notes

A linga is an abstract sculpture of the Hindu deity Shiva who is represented as a phallus. A yoni is a symbol of the Hindu goddess Shaktit that, in sculpture, is represented by a spouted dish. Traditionally, a linga is placed within a yoni representing the union of Shiva and Shaktit.

Publications

Rushing III, W. Jackson, and Makholm, Kristin. Modern Spirit: The Art of George Morrison, 136. University of Oklahoma Press: Norman, 2013.

Rights Statement

In Copyright