Description
Dark Pehar Gyalpo Copper Handmade Statue
This Dark Pehar Gyalpo Copper Handmade Statue measures 10.4”/26.5cm in height and 8.7”/22cm at the base, weighing 3.54 kg. Crafted entirely from oxidized copper, this statue depicts Pehar Gyalpo, a powerful protector spirit in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as a guardian of the Dharma, Pehar Gyalpo embodies fierce compassion and vigilance. The surface features engraved carvings that produce a striking 3D-like effect, enhancing the statue’s depth and intensity. Skillfully handcrafted by Nepali artisans, this piece is a meaningful addition to meditation spaces, home altars, or spiritual collections seeking protection and strength.
In this iconography, Pehar Gyalpo is depicted as a formidable protector deity with three wrathful faces, each expressing intense vigilance and power. He wears a distinctive hat, marking his status as a powerful spirit king within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Pehar Gyalpo is shown riding a mythical snow lion, symbolizing dominion over untamed forces and fearless protection of the Dharma.
His main right hand holds an arrow, while the main left hand grasps a bow, reflecting his sharp focus and spiritual precision. In his upper right hand, he brandishes a vajra axe, representing the cutting of ignorance with unshakable force. The lower right hand wields a sword, a classic emblem of wisdom cutting through delusion, while the upper left hand also holds a sword, reinforcing his role as a relentless guardian. This powerful form underscores his role as a fierce and watchful deity invoked for protection, order, and the safeguarding of sacred teachings.
Size: 10.4”/26.5cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 3.54kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Pehar Gyalpo is a powerful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, known as the chief of the Five Gyalpo Spirits and often linked to the Nechung Oracle, the state oracle of Tibet. Originally a spirit from Tibet’s pre-Buddhist traditions, he was subdued and bound by Guru Padmasambhava, who transformed him into a Dharma protector—a guardian sworn to protect the Buddha’s teachings.