Description
Kurukulla Copper Statue | Enchanting Manifestation of Magnetic Power
Kurukulla Copper Statue | Enchanting Manifestation of Magnetic Power measures 16.9”/43cm in height with a 12.6”/32cm base and weighs 3.94 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, it features a copper body enhanced with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and carefully handcarved gemstones. Covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, the sculpture is enriched with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, particularly visible across the elaborate flaming aureole, ornamental arch, garments, jewelry, and lotus pedestal. The aureole is formed with repeated flame-shaped motifs and layered carved patterns, while the surrounding frame features intricate scrolling and floral-style ornamentation. Kurukulla’s crown, jewelry, bow and arrow, flowing sash, and garland are individually detailed, with gemstone accents adding contrasting color throughout the composition. The richly carved lotus base and the figure beneath Kurukulla further complete the sculptural arrangement, creating a highly detailed and dimensional representation of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship.
Size: 16.9”/43cm (Height) x 12.6”/32cm (Base)
Weight: 3.94 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gold and Acrylic Painting, Handcarved Gemstones
Kurukulla Iconography
Kurukulla is depicted as a youthful, dynamic figure with a luminous red complexion, associated with the Lotus family and Amitabha Buddha.
- Body and Face: Shown as a 16-year-old youth with one face, three eyes, a slightly wrathful yet seductive expression, bared fangs, and a gaping mouth.
- Posture: Dancing in the ardhaparyanka posture, with the right leg raised and the left foot stepping on a corpse or Rahu, symbolizing the subjugation of ego and obstacles.
- First Pair of Hands: Holds a flower-tipped bow and a drawn arrow, representing the power to generate affectionate desire and pierce ignorance.
- Second Pair of Hands: Holds a red utpala flower hook or goad for attracting beings, and a vajra-tipped lasso for binding them to enlightened intent.
- Crown and Garland: Wears a crown of five dry human skulls and a garland of fifty severed human heads, symbolizing the conquest of negative emotions.
- Garments: Adorned with human bone ornaments and a tiger-skin skirt around the waist.
- Aura: Surrounded by blazing red flames representing pristine awareness.
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