Krishna Dancing on Kaliya - Wood Carving Set where the resonating kudam represents

where the resonating kudam represents the skull

The scene depicted in the sculpture is derived from the epic Indian epic

Patañjali is believed to be an incarnation of Ādi S'esha

The sculpt itself is a modern take on this ancient character

You can imagine Ganesha catching hold of a problem (rat/mouse/bandicoot) by its tail

Krishna Dancing on Kaliya - Wood Carving Set where the resonating kudam represents"This model is a painted wooden recreation of Krishna as a child, dancing triumphantly atop the serpent Kaliya. Krishna is depicted in mid dance, one foot planted on the serpents many heads, the other lifted gracefully. He is richly adorned with jewelry, armlets, anklets, and a decorated waistband, and his hair is styled in a side bun with an elaborate crown. The story comes from the Bhagavata Purana, where young Krishna subdues the venomous serpent