Description
Chimar Sculpture of Sublime Elegance and Sacred Geometry
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Chimar sculpture embodies sublime elegance and the harmony of sacred geometry. Standing 51.5cm (20.3 inches) tall with a 38.5cm (15.2 inches) base and weighing 9.32kg, it is expertly formed from a solid oxidized copper body with refined silver plating. The intricate design and balanced proportions reflect traditional Himalayan craftsmanship, making this finely crafted statue a meaningful focal point for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring contemplation, spiritual harmony, and aesthetic reverence.
The Chimar, in its ritual context, is a ceremonial fly-whisk imbued with symbolic and spiritual significance, often associated with wrathful protector deities. It is typically crafted from horsehair attached to a handle, and in the hands of such a deity, it serves to sweep away obstacles, negative energies, and ignorance, creating a purified space for spiritual practice. In tantric depictions, the Chimar complements the deity’s ferocious appearance—with an open mouth, bared teeth, and an intense three-eyed gaze—symbolizing compassionate wrath used to protect sentient beings from suffering. The dynamic posture of the deity, often shown riding a mythical creature or standing powerfully, along with ritual implements such as a wish-fulfilling jewel, mirror, or staff, highlights the Chimar’s role as both a practical and symbolic tool for purification, spiritual guardianship, and the active dispelling of delusion in Vajrayana practice.
Size: 20.3”/51.5cm (Height) x 15.2”/38.5cm (Base)
Weight: 9.32 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plating
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Chimar (or Chemar) is traditionally associated with auspicious offerings and the celebration of life's abundance and spiritual harvest. Often appearing during the Losar (New Year) festival and other significant ceremonies, it represents a prayer for prosperity and the cultivation of inner wisdom. It embodies the virtue of generosity, reminding the practitioner of the interconnectedness of all beings and the profound beauty of sacred offerings within the temple or home.