There's no fiercer protector than a mother, so in honor of #MothersDay we're reflecting on this portrayal of Magzor Gyalmo, or the Queen that Repels Armies, which is a specific form of the principal female protector deity of Tibet, Palden Lhamo. This colorful depiction is made mainly of wood, but many small details have been modeled using materials such as papier-mâché and leather, an additive technique that is characteristic of Mongolian sculpture. Particularly remarkable details here include the use of gilding on the nose and cheeks, the wrathful expression of the face, the individualization of each head on the garland she wears, and the careful delineation of the hair on the mule she rides. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothering figures in our lives! ________ Makzor Gyelmo, Queen Who Repels Armies; Tibet or Mongolia; 19th century; wood, wire armature, papier-mâché, leather, glue, with pigments and gilding; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.38.1 (HAR 65251) #RubinMuseum #Himal...