Tibet or Mongolia, 17th century

Magzor Gyalmo, the Glorious Goddess, is a wrathful emanation of the peaceful goddess Saraswati. Known for her powers to turn back armies, she is revered as one of the fiercest protector deities in the Buddhist pantheon. She is depicted seated side-saddle atop a mule, wearing a garland of freshly severed heads and an animal skin around her waist. In her left hand she holds a skullcup overflowing with blood.