Description
Namgyalma Buddhist Statue | A Revered Symbol of Longevity and Liberation
Namgyalma Buddhist Statue measures 9.6”/24.5cm in height with an 8.3”/21cm base and weighs 2.17 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal from a copper body, the sculpture is finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting that enhances the finely worked surface with warmth, clarity, and visual depth. Its balanced form and refined metalwork reflect the precision of skilled Nepalese artisans and the enduring traditions of Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship. Spiritually, the figure is associated with longevity, purification, protection, and the clearing of obstacles, making this piece meaningful for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, or sacred collections.
This Namgyalma is depicted seated on a lotus pedestal with three faces and eight arms, presenting a calm central expression with two contrasting side faces. She wears an elaborate crown with a high central ornament and red lotus-like elements extending behind it. Her arms are arranged symmetrically, holding distinct ritual attributes including a small Buddha figure, a curved blade, a bow, and other symbolic implements, while the central hands are joined in a composed gesture. She is richly adorned with earrings, necklaces, armlets, bracelets, flowing scarves, and finely patterned garments. The lotus pedestal features repeated carved petals and ornamental borders, while the detailed crown, jewelry, garments, facial features, and ritual implements demonstrate refined traditional Himalayan craftsmanship.
Size: 9.6”/24.5cm (Height) x 8.3”/21cm (Base)
Weight: 2.17 kg
Material: 24K Gold-Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Namgyalma, also known as Ushnishavijaya, is one of the most revered figures in the Buddhist tradition, specifically associated with longevity, merit, and purification. Often depicted within a stupa, she is a manifestation of the Buddha’s ushnisha, or crown protrusion, embodying the victory over obstacles that shorten life. Practitioners turn to her for protection from untimely death and to cultivate the wisdom necessary for spiritual liberation and the accumulation of positive karma.