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The Hindu deity Durga killing the buffalo demon

perhaps 1700-1800

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States

Llamo is the only female goddess and one of the fiercest among the Eight Protectors of the Law. She is also the special protectress of the Dalai and Panchen Lamas. In this image she is riding on her mule across a sea of blood, accompanied by her two attendants, the lion-headed and makara-headed dakinis. Lhamo sits on the flayed skin of her son, a non-believer. Attached to the trappings of the mule are her various emblems; a book, a ball of magic thread, a skin bag of diseases, and a pair of dice for divination.

Details

  • Title: The Hindu deity Durga killing the buffalo demon
  • Date Created: perhaps 1700-1800
  • Location Created: Northwestern India
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 5 7/8 in
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Medium: Brass
  • Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B62B162

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