Brass statuette of Dwarapalaks, standing figure on plinth holding sword and shield.
Previously identified as Kali, the goddess of destruction. She is invoked by the Hindu soldiers before going into battle. Kali is the wife of Siva. Kali is Devi, the goddess of Small-Pox in another guise. 1000 goats per month are sacrificed to her at Kalighat temple. Human beings were formerly sacrificed to her. Kali is sometimes called Kali Matha, meaning small-pox. (Taken from Text at time of Acquisition)
From the Kali Temple at Gunglakiri, Inhow, Central India.
Purchased from Idris Davies 1920
Museum Reference Number CCM 1832.004