Woon Gallery of Asian Art Collections

Here are some of the objects on display at the Woon Gallery of Asian Art.

Panel of Yakshis, Sunga Period, North Eastern India, about 200 - 50 BC. Copyright: Woon Foundation
Panel of Yakshis, Sunga Period, North Eastern India, about 200 - 50 BC. Copyright: Woon Foundation
Yakshis are a spirit figure in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. They have been worshipped in India for thousands of years and are believed to help people with pregnancy, and also bring wealth and happiness. They are closely associated with sacred trees, water and rocks. As Buddhism developed, images of Yakshis, like this one, were also used in early Buddhist temples.
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