Shrine with figures of goddess Durga slaying demon Mahisa

Gilt Hindu shrine with papier mache figures, the goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahisa, 4 attendants, probably Bengali, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A6871
Materials:
complete, wood, papier mache, gold and silver
Measurements:
overall: 1005 mm x 810 mm x 365 mm,
type:
shrine
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)