This antique Indian bronze sculpture depicts Khandoba, the revered warrior manifestation of Shiva worshipped throughout the Deccan plateau of western India. Traditionally shown mounted on horseback with his consort Mhalsa seated behind him, Khandoba symbolizes protection, strength, and divine guardianship within regional folk and devotional traditions. Cast in bronze or brass using time-honored metalworking techniques, the figure often carries a sword, reinforcing his role as a heroic deity associated with victory and justice. Dating to the 18th or 19th century, pieces like this embody the enduring spiritual and artistic traditions of rural Indian temple culture.