Currently not on view.
Sculpture, textiles, ceramics and metalwork, brought back from India and southeast Asia to Salem by prominent merchants and global entrepreneurs, formed the basis of the PEM collection in 1799. This is the nation's foremost collection of important Tibetan and Nepalese works and 19th- and 20th-century Bhutanese textile arts. PEM has one of the leading collections of Indian art from the 18th century to the present - including the most important collection of contemporary Indian art outside of India.
The Herwitz Gallery, named in honor of pioneering collectors Chester and Davida Herwitz, is the first American museum gallery dedicated to the modern and contemporary Indian art.
Images
Untitled
The Chester & Davida Herwitz Collection
Fury Etched, 1970
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Devotional image of Krishna, 18th century
Gift of Marilyn Grounds, 2002
The Worshippers, 1989
Gajalakshmi, ca. 1850
Gift of Rajinder Dutt
Gajalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune, accompanied by cows of plenty.
The Fisherman’s Wedding, 1997
Town, 1984
Rama Prepares to Rescue Sita, ca. 1770
Mask of Pilichandi, 19th century
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds
Palanquin, 18th-19th century
Gift of Captains Benjamin Lander, Edward West, M. Hugford, and Joseph
Mask of Panjurli, 19th century
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds
Throne, late 18th century
Museum Purchase
Hanuman Revealing Rama and Sita in His Heart, 19th century
Museum Purchase
Ganapati the Warrior, 1977
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
You-July '70, 1970
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Untitled, 1968
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Durga, 1985
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Untitled, 1987
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Lete'67, 1967
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Khandoba and Mhalsa on an Elephant, 18th century
Gift of Jeffrey and Denise Figiel, 2006
Mask of Mallanna, 18th to 19th centuries
Gift of Leo S. Figiel, MD and family, 2006
Mask
Kanchali (woman’s blouse), ca. 1960
Museum Purchase, 1990
Bottom side of Snuff Box, ca. 1830
Museum Purchase with funds donated by Mr. and Mrs Richard Vietor
Bottom Of Snuff Box , of Silver and gold
India or China, ca.1830
Museum Purchase with funds donated by Mr. and Mrs Richard Vietor
Early Guest, 1981
Gift, the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection.
Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannath, ca. 1950
Gift of Joan Watkins, 1992
Miniature desk and bookcase, 1780-1790
Museum Purchase
Parsi Couple, 1990
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
August '81, 1981
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
The Goddess Vasurimala, mid 19th century
Gift of Robert P. Gay
Untitled, ca. 1985
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Untitled, ca. 1950
Parsvanatha, 1433
Gift of David Rubin, 2003
Pair of Marhas, Rush Stools, early 20th century
Gift of Miss Charlotte G.S. Morse
Palanquin, 18th century
Museum purchase and gift of Marc Matz and Hathaithip Intarawut, 2004
Pokharan, 1992
Gift, The Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
