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Simhamukha Gold Gilded Statue | Fierce Protector Deity, Tibetan Sculpture
The powerful Simhamukha Gold Gilded Statue is a strong symbol of strength, protection, and spiritual fury. This handcrafted statue stands 22 cm tall and weighs 0.92 kg. It is made of copper and coated in 24K gold, with intricate gold and acrylic paint accents. Simhamukha's ferocious look and dynamic attitude show her status as a guardian deity capable of overcoming evil forces and obstacles.
Simhamukha, commonly shown with a lion's head and an aggressive personality, is respected for her power to deal with evil and safeguard the Dharma. Her distinctive shape represents the overcoming of strength and wisdom over negative spirits, making her a revered figure in Buddhist iconography. This monument serves as a powerful reminder of the value of strength and protection in the practice of religion.
Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 4.9”/12.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.92 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Simhamukha, meaning "Lion-faced," is a wrathful wisdom dakini in Tibetan Buddhism, especially within the Dzogchen and Nyingma traditions. She is depicted with the head of a snow lion, often roaring, symbolizing the fierce and joyful dispelling of discursive thoughts and negative energies. Naked and wild, Simhamukha embodies complete freedom from conceptual obscurations and represents the transformation of anger into enlightened awareness. Considered an emanation of Guhyajnana Dakini or Mandarava (consorts of Padmasambhava), she is a powerful meditational deity whose primary function is to avert magical attacks and remove obstacles, including evil spirits and curses. Her fierce form is a compassionate protector that cuts through ignorance and negativity to aid practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Simhamukha is often shown with blue or dark skin, holding ritual implements like a vajra and skull cup, and trampling on Yama, the lord of death, symbolizing victory over death and delusion. She is revered as a great mother and wisdom dakini whose roar defeats any negativity or obstacle.