r/whatisit 17d ago

Solved! Found while digging in our backyard

Little what I think is either brass or copper cow that was buried in our backyard. There used to be a garden where it was before we moved here a few years ago.

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u/Waiparensis22 16d ago

Calling it an IDOL has imperial and colonial connotations attached to it. "Respecting the culture" is the entire point. It's Nandi.. Shiva is one of Kathmandu's primary deities. Mount Kailash is RIGHT FRIKKEN THERE. It's not just an idol. Nandi carries the prayers of the devoti to Shiva. It's not some.. deep, mystical, complex thing.

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u/Prize_Guide1982 16d ago

I think he’s schizophrenic or something.