18th-19th century AD. A polychrome painting of Durga, the goddess of war and the warrior form of Parvati, riding on a large male tiger, depicted with a serene expression with each of her outstretched hands holding a weapon to destroy and create; on the foreground the defeated buffalo demon Mahishasura laying atop his shield and holding his broken sword in his right hand. 91 grams, 39 x 26cm (15 1/4 x 10 1/4"). From the Sidhu family collection; previously the property of the current owner?s late grandfather, chief scoutmaster for Kenya. The vendor writes 'The painting is from my grandfather, who has recently passed away. He was a prominent figure being chief scoutmaster for Kenya, migrating there from India in the 1940s, where he became charter president for the Lions club, all the art he purchased was in this time as he would travel back to his home village of Mohi, Punjab every year. My grandfather was headteacher all his life in Kenya, he has met the Queen on several occasions and was commended for his contribution to the scouts.' [No Reserve]
Condition Report Fine condition.