Batara Kala Statue (42cm) - Madeira - Indonésia - século XX

Superb Batara Kala sculpture, Bali, Indonesia. Dates from sec. meta XX. It is in very good condition.


Batara Kala is a powerful and feared deity of the underworld, time and destruction in the traditional mythologies of Java and Bali. It is often described as a giant with a huge mouth and sharp teeth, known for devouring mortals and even celestial bodies.