Oxidized Copper Garwa Nagpo Damchen Statue: Buddhist Worldly Protector
This Garwa Nagpo Damchen Statue, a powerful representation of the Buddhist worldly protector, stands at 13.2” (33.5 cm) in height and 9.4” (24 cm) at the base, with a solid weight of 4.82 kg. Crafted from an oxidized copper body, the statue exudes a dark, commanding presence. Garwa Nagpo, often depicted with fierce features and dynamic posture, symbolizes unwavering protection and wrathful compassion. Ideal for serious practitioners and collectors alike, this statue brings a sense of spiritual guardianship to altars, sacred spaces, or personal meditation corners.
In his iconography, Garwa Nagpo Damchen is depicted riding a powerful goat mount, symbolizing his dynamic and untamed energy as a fierce protector. In his right hand, he wields a vajra hammer—signifying indestructible force—while his left hand holds a blacksmith’s bellows crafted from striped tiger skin, representing his transformative power over obstacles. A flaming halo surrounds him, embodying wrathful compassion that burns away negativities and shields practitioners from harm.
Size: 13.2”/33.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.82 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Garwa Nagpo Damchen, also known as Damchen Garwa Nagpo or simply Damchen, is a worldly Dharma protector (Tibetan: chos skyong) in Tibetan Buddhism. He is especially revered in the Nyingma tradition, where he serves as a powerful guardian of sacred teachings and practitioners.
