Protector Blacksmith Damchen Garwa Nagpo Statue | Tibetan Buddhist Sculpture
This fierce protector deity, the Damchen Garwa Nagpo statue, also known as The Blacksmith, measures 15.9”/40.5cm in height and 10.4”/26.5cm at the base and weighs 6.38 kg. Made from copper with gold coloring and detailed acrylic paintings, it is expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans. It reflects traditional craftsmanship and makes a refined addition to compact altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
Damchen Garwa Nagpo, or The Blacksmith, is a wrathful Tibetan Buddhist worldly protector deity. He is the primary attendant to Dorje Legpa, a powerful Dharma protector. Once a pre-Buddhist Tibetan spirit, Garwa Nagpo was subdued and oath-bound by Guru Padmasambhava in the 8th century, becoming a devoted guardian of the Nyingma Terma (treasure) teachings. He is portrayed with one face and three eyes, symbolizing his all-seeing awareness across past, present, and future. His blackish body and bared fangs reflect his fierce protective nature. He rides a dark or brown goat with twisted horns, representing non-duality and his control over wild, untamed energies. He holds a vajra hammer in his hand, signifying his role in smashing through obstacles and negativity. He wears a plate-style crown, emphasizing his authority and connection to enlightened power. The figure is seated upon a lotus base, symbolizing purity and transcendence beyond worldly defilements.
Size: 15.9”/40.5cm (Height) x 10.4”/26.5cm (Base)
Weight: 6.38 kg
Material: Gold Coloring, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Damchen Garwa Nagpo is a fierce Tibetan protector deity who is frequently shown riding a goat and carrying a hammer. He is well-known for his dedication to preserving the Dharma's teachings, and practitioners commonly summon him for protection against obstacles and opposing forces. This oxidized copper statue depicts his unwavering vitality and creates a strong spiritual connection in your home.
