Indian Standing Figure of Durga

The goddess has a fan of flame behind her, and a snake on top of the flame.

Indian metalworkers made this standing figure of Durga in bronze in the 18th century. Durga is the Hindu goddess often shown with many arms, each holding a weapon, and frequently seen defeating the buffalo demon. This figure has multiple arms raised around her and a long trident pointed downward. Behind her, an arched halo of radiating rays rises to a coiled cobra hood at the top. She stands on a stepped base. The metal is golden brown with darker recesses.

About 8 inches tall. Small shrine, big presence.