Statuette Of The Goddess Durga India 19th Century.

Statuette representing the goddess Durga, ornamental figure of a temple, She is represented standing, holding a weapon in one of her hands. In a walking position, she wears a wide necklace with several rows decorated with a flower-shaped amulet. Her face, slightly turned three-quarters, is marked by an alert expression and by the eye of knowledge located in the center of her forehead. Her head is topped with a finely sculpted tiered crown. One of her hands is raised towards the sky in a symbolic gesture, as if to support a celestial or sacred element. Wood, natural patina, signs of use. Good general condition of conservation (see photos). India, 19th century. Dimensions: Height: 35 cm, width: 4.8 cm, depth: 8 cm. Sold on a base (black metal base) Provenance: Former collection of Mr. Robert Boucher, cultural attaché in the years 1951 and 1952 in Ankara, Beirut and Pondicherry. Sold with certificate of authenticity from expert Serge Reynes. Guarantee of origin and period. This statuette of the goddess Durga, an emblematic figure of Hindu mythology, embodies protective force and divine power. She is depicted holding a gada, a traditional Indian club symbolizing strength and authority, often associated with protective deities. The goddess' dynamic posture, her multi-row necklace, the floral amulet, and her tiered crown demonstrate refined sculptural know-how. Her gesture, one hand raised toward the sky, seems to convey a spiritual connection, a divine call, or an act of support for a celestial kingdom.