Copper Sakya Mahakala Statue: Protector Mahakala
This Copper Sakya Mahakala Statue: Protector Mahakala is a powerful representation of the fierce guardian in the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Meticulously handcrafted in Nepal, this statue stands at 10.8 inches and is crafted from oxidized copper with a striking silver-plated finish, highlighting the wrathful yet protective presence of Mahakala. Weighing 2.05 kg, it features fine detailing that reflects skilled artisanship, making it an ideal piece for personal altars, ritual spaces, or collectors seeking a spiritually charged protector deity.
This Sakya Mahakala statue is depicted with powerful iconography symbolizing his fierce protective nature. He has three eyes, representing his ability to see the past, present, and future. His right main hand holds a kartika (ritual curved flaying knife), symbolizing the cutting through of obstacles and negativities. The left hand carries a skull cup (kapala), representing the transformation of negative energies. Both hands together hold a ritual staff, signifying his connection to tantric wisdom and power. Atop his head rests a vajra, symbolizing indestructible strength, beneath a five-skull crown representing the five wisdoms. A Garuda figure adorns his halo, emphasizing his dominion over harmful forces. He stands upon a being, symbolizing the subjugation of ignorance and ego. This intense iconography captures Sakya Mahakala’s role as a fierce protector of the Dharma and a practitioner’s spiritual path.
Size: 10.8”/27.5cm (Height) x 6.7”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 2.05 kg
Material: Silver Plated, Oxidized Copper Body
Sakya Mahakala is a wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered explicitly within the Sakya tradition. Known as a fierce manifestation of compassion, Mahakala embodies the power to remove obstacles, destroy negativities, and safeguard the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) and its practitioners. His fierce appearance symbolizes the transformative energy needed to overcome ignorance, attachment, and delusion.
