Riding on the lion, the divine female force (mahamaya) Sri Durgadevi, the wife of Lord Shiva. Killing the demon Mahisasura (representing the materialsm) who hide out inside the waterbuffalo. Clearly to see how she picks him up with her trident weapon. Very ancient piece of artwork from the tribes close to coimbatore (south india), and approximate 700 years old. 15 cm height,1 kg weight.