Indian Bronze Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon

Indian Bronze Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, ca. 18th Century AD. Durga is a fierce form of the Hindu Goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. Here she is depicted in manifold form with four arms, the primary arms held a weapon (missing) and the head of the buffalo demon, Mahishasura which she is slaying at her feet. This is a south western Indian style likely form Maharashtra state. Two instrument missing from hands, devotional wear and residue. H. 5 1/2" (14 cm)..