Image title: Skandamata

This terra cotta sculpture shows an image of Skandamata, from the 17th century A.D.—Skandamata can also be spelled as Skandamātā (स्कन्दमाता) or Skaṃdamātā.

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu terra cotta (mrinmaya-kala) sculpture section.