Tibetan Lion Headed Deity Simhamukha | Powerful Altar Piece
This Lion-headed Deity Simha Mukha Statue measures 15.4”/39cm in height and 10.6”/27cm at the base, weighing 3.53 kg. It is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, 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.
She is depicted with a fierce lion face and wears a five-skull crown symbolizing her power over death and impermanence. In her left hand, she carries a khatvanga staff and a kartikya (ritual flaying knife), while also holding a kapala (skull cup), representing transformation and the destruction of opposing forces. She stands in a dancing posture, symbolizing dynamic energy and the triumph over obstacles. Her right foot steps on a subdued body, signifying the conquest of ignorance. Behind her is a flaming halo, radiating fierce spiritual energy. She stands upon a sun disc lotus base, representing purity and enlightened presence.
Size: 15.4”/39cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 3.53 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Simhamukha, also known as Lion-Faced Dakini, is a powerful wrathful deity in Tibetan Buddhism. She is revered as a fierce protector and an embodiment of enlightened feminine energy. Simhamukha’s lion face symbolizes fearless wisdom and the ability to roar away delusion and ego. Her primary role is that of a dharma protector who destroys negative forces, dispels obstacles, and clears spiritual and psychological hindrances on the path to enlightenment. Practitioners invoke her to guard against harmful influences and to aid in the swift transformation of afflictive emotions into wisdom.
