Antique brass Goddess Durga statue S

Brass statue of Hindu goddess with eight arms, Goddess Durga, a warrior goddess who is seen as the embodiment of the collective power of all the gods. Her multiple arms symbolize her ability to wield many different weapons and use them to defeat enemies. In this statue the goddess Durga is armed with the magical weapons lent to her by the assembly of gods, to do battle with the buffalo demon Mahisha. Legend states, the gods were unable to defeat the demon Mahishasura, so they summoned Durga and gave her all their weapons. The battle went on and on, prolonged by the fact that Mahisha continually changed shapes. Finally, Durga was able to cut off his head as the demon emerged from a buffalo. This vintage brass statue will add charm and history to your decor. Era 1900s. Brass.