Sword Handle with Scenes of the Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon Mahishasura

1916.9.289 Name and identification of character Mask used as an icon. The icon depicts a demon called kalu yaka (Sin.), also called kalu kumaraya (Sin.). Context The icon, in the...

1916.9.327 Name and identification of character The chief of the Sanni demons, known variously as the Maha-kola-sanni yaka (yaka is also referred to as yaksaya, meaning demon), or...

The fight between the Hindu goddess Durga and the demon is described in various Sanskrit texts, which are well known to Hindus. The demon could change shape. He first appeared as a...

1916.9.321 Name and identification of character The head of the Sanni demon family, referred to as Maha-kola sanni yaka, Raja-mulu sanni yaka, or Daha-ata sanni yaka (Sin.) (Yaka ...

Bracelet made up of four rings, from which hang as many double-link chains. The original ribbon (atacadera) that allowed the suspension of the whole is not preserved in this case e...

Chain made up of double links, with a central suspension spring, from which hang fourteen pendants. Four openwork medals with Marian dedications. A medal with a filigree frame depi...