kali or kalika is the hindu goddess of time and of the transformation that is kala, or death. also known as the goddess of dissolution and destruction, she is known for destroying ignorance and negativity and she helps those who strive for knowledge of god. as the supreme feminine manifestation of compassion, she frees us from the prison of our own ego. we located the mask in the area of calcutta surrounding the kali temple, one of calcutta's holiest spots - the city is said to be named in her honor. this is the mask from india - she is kali.
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