Description

This image is a stark and powerful portrayal of the Hindu goddess Kali, standing prominently over the prostrate figure of her consort, Shiva. Kali is depicted with a dark, almost black complexion, symbolizing her all-encompassing nature and transcendence of all forms. She has four arms, with her upper hands holding a sword and a severed head, while her lower hands are in mudras, one bestowing fearlessness and the other granting boons.