Description
Palden Lhamo Sculpture of Protection: A Fierce Guardian of Dharma
This Palden Lhamo Sculpture of Protection measures 28.74”/73cm in height with a 21.26”/54cm base and weighs 19.95 kg. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this premium sculpture features a copper body finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The elaborate composition showcases intricate details across the deity’s ornaments, crown, garments, sacred attributes, mythical mount, and surrounding figures. The vibrant acrylic colors bring life to the dynamic scene, highlighting the powerful expression, symbolic elements, and carefully carved landscape details. The combination of traditional metalwork, detailed painting, and refined craftsmanship reflects the exceptional artistry of Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. This majestic representation of Palden Lhamo is suitable for Buddhist altars, Dharma centers, monasteries, meditation spaces, or distinguished spiritual collections.
Palden Lhamo, the powerful female protector deity of Tibetan Buddhism, riding her mythical mule across a symbolic landscape. She is shown in her wrathful form with a fierce expression, wearing an elaborate crown, jewelry, and flowing garments that represent her powerful enlightened activity. She holds her sacred attributes while riding upon her mule, whose skin is traditionally described as bearing symbolic markings connected with her protective role. The surrounding figures, dynamic movement, colorful details, and mountainous base create a dramatic narrative composition. The carefully painted faces, intricate ornaments, and detailed craftsmanship highlight the traditional iconography of Palden Lhamo as a guardian of the Dharma.
Size: 28.74”/73cm (Height) x 21.26”/54cm (Base)
Weight: 19.95 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Palden Lhamo, also known as Shri Devi, is one of the Eight Dharmapalas (Protectors of the Dharma) and is the principal female protector deity of Tibetan Buddhism. She is a wrathful emanation of Saraswati, manifesting in a fierce form to overcome obstacles to enlightenment and protect practitioners and the Buddhist teachings. Often depicted riding a mule through a sea of blood, she carries a skull cup filled with the blood of her enemies and a sword, symbolizing her absolute commitment to dispelling ignorance and protecting the faithful.