Panel Depicting Mahishasuramardini
Description
The panel depicts the legend of Mahishasuramardini who killed the buffalo demon Mahisha.
Large monstrous demon holding a club is running for his life. The ten-armed (dasha- bhuja) goddess is show riding on her mount lion attacking the demon. She is holding a variety of weapons in her hands. The whole panel is very lively depicting the combat between the goddess and the demon. The depiction of the army of the goddess and that of demon is also full of action.
The panel is made after a huge stone panel from the Mahishasuramardini temple at the Mahablipuram, Tamil Nadu. Wood carver has picked up all the details of this panel while carving the wooden panel.
Gift from Dr. Carmel Berkson in memory of her friend Ms. Dolly Sahir.
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Object Type
Decorative Art
Material
Wood, varnish
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
Wood carving
Date
Late 19th century CE
Location
Probably Karnataka
Dimension
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