Handcrafted Fierce Mahakala Oxidized Statue | Tibetan Style Artwork
This Handcrafted Fiery Mahakala Oxidized Statue stands 10.8”/27.5cm in height and 7.5”/19cm at the base and weighs 4.22 kg. It is made of Oxidized copper and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture is handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
In his iconography, Mahakala is portrayed seated on a majestic throne with his right leg extended, signifying readiness to act against obstacles and ignorance. He possesses multiple arms, each bearing powerful symbols of protection and transformation. In his upper right hand, he wields a sword, symbolizing the destruction of delusion. His middle right hand holds a staff adorned with three heads, representing his dominion over the three times—past, present, and future. Both middle hands clutch a kapala (skull cup), filled with symbolic offerings, denoting the transformation of negative energies into spiritual power. His expression is fierce, with bulging eyes and a snarling mouth, capturing his wrathful compassion. Crowning his head is a serpent-like carving, enhancing his fearsome appearance and representing his mastery over primal energies. This iconography conveys Mahakala’s intense commitment to protecting the Dharma and his unrelenting vow to aid practitioners on their spiritual journey.
Size: 10.8”/27.5cm (Height) x 7.5”/19cm (Base)
Weight: 4.22 kg
Material: Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Mahakala is the guardian god of Mahayana Buddhism and all Tibetan Buddhist schools. He represents various ways, each with its features and characteristics. In some circumstances, he is seen as the emanation of distinct beings, such as Avalokitesvara or Chakrasamvara. The five kleshas (adverse ailments) are transmuted into the five pearls of wisdom, and Mahakala is typically represented with a crown of five skulls.
