Black Madonna of Rocamadour "Hindu" but also so much more

but also so much more

9 1/4" Ganges clay statue and resin

was recovered off the coast of Alexandria

held in each of his four hands

Mickie Mueller's lovely

Black Madonna of Rocamadour "Hindu" but also so much moreLady of Protection. She protects infants, calms storms at sea, frees captives, and promotes fertility. Metal shackles shed by former prisoners are heaped in gratitude at her feet. The original statue stands on a Druid stone once sacred to Sulivea, Goddess of the Alders, one of the many dolmens and menhirs sacred to this goddess, who is thought to be connected to Cybele. The image is housed in the lady chapel of this fantastic French town literally