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Hindu image
Pal, Nimai Chandra
(artist)
Chakraborty, Bishwajit
(artist)
Image of the goddess Durga with 10 arms, one holding a snake. Beneath her is a lion and representations of the demon Mahishasur in human and buffalo form, who Durga was sent to defeat in battle.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F09.52.1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Wales Puja Committee
Association Type: Commissioned by
Date: 2002
Associated Person/Body: Arts Council of Wales
Association Type: Agent
Date: 2002
Place: Cardiff
Associated Person/Body: Karr, Mr
Association Type: Worship
Date: 2002
Place: St. Mellons
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 2120
Length
(mm): 1320
Depth
(mm): 675
Material
Papier-mâche
Clay (unfired)
Wood
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