Antique Sculpture of Durga slaying the demon Mahisha

Antique Sculpture of Durga slaying the demon MahishaThis unique antique dense metal or bronze Mahishasuramardhini sculpture from the North Deccan, India shows Durga slaying the demon Mahisha. An example such as this one was highly venerated and signs of extensive ritual wear show this could have been used in a home or local temple for the purposes of religious practice . literally it has been polished smooth by the hands of the faithful. Besides its aesthetics the smooth metal which feels like a soft

turning any piece over and observing the back or inside will show axe marks

Entire:12” t x 27” w

The highly abstract design of vertical and horizontal wooden struts is fascinating visually

Heavy oil paint mixed with sand applied to board with a palette knife lends paintings from her early period a great sense of depth and texture

Size:19” w ( across the bar) x 5” d x 39” t

Sculpture:9” w x 9” d x 24” t

Southern India

Ivory Coast/W

East Africa has a deep

The base and sculpture show signs of being extensively worshipped and were probably moved around a home or small temple

painted in thin washes of vibrant colour

Aileen Lipkin (1933 - 1994)