Buddhist Lion Headed Dakini Simha Mukha Statue
This magnificent Lion-Headed Dakini Simha Mukha statue is 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) tall and 15.9 inches (40.5 cm) wide. Crafted with an oxidized copper body, it is beautifully embellished with 24K gold gilding, complex gold and acrylic paintings, and brilliant colors that bring the great Tibetan god to life. Weighing 10.89 kilos, this religious sculpture is an imposing presence on any altar or meditation place, representing spiritual strength and heavenly protection. It is expertly made, reflecting the artists' great devotion and artistic mastery.
In its iconography, the Lion-Headed Deity is depicted with a lion head, symbolizing courage and fearlessness. The right hand holds a vajra, representing indestructible power, while the left hand holds a skull cup, signifying transformation and the transcendence of worldly attachments. A khatvanga rests on the right shoulder, symbolizing spiritual authority, and the figure is surrounded by a radiant, flaming halo, emphasizing divine energy. Seated on a sun disc lotus base, the deity embodies both spiritual strength and enlightened presence.
Size: 21.5”/54.5cm (Height) × 15.9”/40.5cm (Width)
Weight: 10.89kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Simhamukha, also known as the Lion-Headed Dakini, is a fierce and powerful deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. She embodies courage, protection, and the transformative power of enlightened energy. As a wrathful form of a female Buddha or Dakini, Simhamukha is invoked to remove obstacles, subdue hostile forces, and protect practitioners from harm.
