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Late Chola, 12th century
South India
Devi is standing a tribhanga pose on a lotus pedestal, mounted on a square base. The high crown that the she wears was typical of South Indian art. The holes in the pedestal helped facilitate the movement of the idol during ritual processions.
Devi and her Mother and Grandfathers - Fritz Nolle (Opa) is holding her and David Garner is on the right.
Taken in Wellington, New Zealand.
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