Durga Mahishasuramardini - Lot 10

Durga Mahishasuramardini India circa 17th-18th century Copper alloy. H. 26.5 cm The great goddess is shown here with her multiple multiple armed arms killing Mahishasura the buffalo demon. This iconography is linked to an episode episode in which the demon Mahishasura Mahishasura, who could take on both the appearance of a buffalo, succeeded in expelling to expel the gods from heaven, thanks to the protection that Brahma would have granted him by making him immortal to combat from any male creature. male creature. The assembly of gods therefore decided to transmit all his powers to the goddess Durga, who, being a woman able to defeat Mahishasura. The goddess is shown here in front of a arcature topped by a classic Kirtimukha mask Kirtimukha mask and adorned with the sun, moon and two representations of Ganesha. Provenance : - Collection of Dr. P.M.