Cast brass from Burma from around 1960, 17 cm high. The country's handicrafts are still respected. On the turtle with a dragon's head stands the Indian goddess Kali (called Durga in Hinduism) with 14 arms that symbolize her great power. Here she is also depicted in many different ways. She is considered the consort of Shiva and mother of Ganesha. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: folk arts   |   Material: Metall   |   Country of origin: Mandalay, Myanmar | Similar pieces