Statue of Machig Labdron for Ritual Spaces
This Statue of Machig Labdron for ritual spaces stands 13.6” (34.5 cm) in height with a base width of 8.1” (20.5 cm) and weighs 2.94 kg. Crafted from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding, along with delicate gold and acrylic paintings, it is masterfully handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans. Reflecting both spiritual reverence and traditional artistry, this piece makes a meaningful addition to altars, meditation areas, or personal sacred collections.
In its iconography, Machig Labdron is shown in a dynamic dancing posture, crowned with a five-skull crown symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom. In her right hand, she holds a damaru (hand drum), while in her left hand, she carries a bell, together representing the union of wisdom and method. She stands upon a lotus base, radiating purity, and is encircled by a halo of conches and jewels, which symbolize her enlightened qualities, teachings, and the spreading of the Dharma.
Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 8.1”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 2.94 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Machig Labdrön (1055–1149) was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist yogini, teacher, and lineage founder, celebrated as one of the greatest female masters in Tibetan history. She is most famous for establishing the Chöd (severance) practice, a profound meditation that involves offering one’s own body as a feast to cut through ego, attachment, and fear.
