This piece is a typical form of Goddess Kali and has a strong Bengali flavour. Bengali culture and traditions are quite dominant in the North Eastern states. is a Hindu goddess. The name Kali is derived from the Sanskrit "K─ül├í", or timeÔÇöshe therefore represents Time, Change, Power, Creation, Preservation, and Destruction. "Kali" also mean "the black one", the feminine noun of the Sanskrit adjective K─ül├í. Goddess Kali's earliest appearance is that of a destroyer principally of evil forces. She is worshipped by devotional movements and tantric sects variously as the Divine Mother, Mother of the Universe. She is often depicted with her tongue hanging out and that is a distinctive feature of the Goddess.

This piece depicts the Goddess in regal finery. She is seen adorned with jewellery and her doe shaped eyes are prominent. The diamond cut pieces around her face gives an aura effect and her head gear has beautiful geometric shapes giving the effect. Delicate strokes on these chips accentuate the face.

Art Form ÔÇô Chipped cane and bamboo

Material: Chipped cane and bamboo with natural/ acrylic colours

NOTE: Clean with cloth