Goddess Chamunda, probably 15th–16th century, Nepal, Repoussé copper alloy, H. 7 15/16 in. (20.1 cm); W. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm), Metalwork, Chamunda is conceived as a terrifying aspect of Durga, symbolizing delusion and death. Such repoussé 'masks' were intended for use in the creation of lifelike effigies of the gods; the metal face was affixed to a carrying frame and the figures were dressed in cloth
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Goddess Chamunda, 15th–16th century, Nepal, Repoussé copper alloy, H, 7 15/16, 20.1 cm, W, 4, 12.5, Metalwork, Chamunda, conceived, terrifying aspect, Durga, symbolizing delusion, death, repoussé, masks, intended, creation, lifelike effigies, gods, metal face, affixed, carrying frame, figures, dressed, cloth
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