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Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde 2014 – Durga

Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde 2014 – Durga
Durga is a manifestation of Parvati, Shiva’s consort. Durga protects mankind on earth and battles against the demons. Here she is portrayed fighting against Mahisha, a demon.

Origin of the statue is Singosari, Java, Indonesia, 13th century.

The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

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