ANTIQUE WOODEN CARVED AND PAINTED PANEL GODDESS DURGA – NEPAL (BHAKTAPUR) - LATE 19th C./EARLY 20th C.

This antique woodcarving originates from Nepal (Bhaktapur).

This wooden and finely carved and painted panel is constructed of two pieces of wood (roof element from Bhaktapur) showing the goddess Durga, also known as Devi and Shakti, goddess of war. She is depicted as a warrior aspect of Devi Parvati with four arms for combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and dharma, the power of good over evil. This figure shows her in action, her face being calm and serene. This tranquil attribute of Durga's face is traditionally derived from the belief that she is protective and violent not because of her hatred, egoism or getting pleasure in violence, but because she acts out of necessity, for the love of the good, for liberation of those who depend on her, and a mark of the beginning of soul's journey to creative freedom.

Age: late 19th / early 20th C

The wooden panel measures 45.5 cm by 10.5 cm, it is 2.4 cm thick.

Weight: 445 gr.

Condition: This sculpture is in good condition taking into account his age, except some abrasion due to use and age. Look carefully to the pictures which are an integral part of the description. Consequently any damage or repair to the object not mentioned in the text, but visible in the photos, are considered to be described.

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