Buddhist Wrathful Sakya Mahakala Handcrafted Statue
This handcrafted Buddhist Wrathful Sakya Mahakala statue stands 4.7” (12 cm) tall with a 3.7” (9.5 cm) base and weighs 0.61 kg. Made from oxidized copper, the statue features a fierce and protective expression, symbolizing the powerful protector deity Mahakala. The oxidized finish enhances its ancient, sacred appearance. Expertly crafted by skilled artisans, this statue is ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or as a meaningful spiritual guardian in any collection.
The Sakya Mahakala statue depicts the wrathful protector with a fierce, wrathful face, framed by a five-skull crown that symbolizes impermanence and the transformation of opposing forces. In his right hand, he holds a kartikya (ritual flaying knife), representing the cutting of obstacles and ignorance, while his left hand grips a kapala (skull cup) used in tantric rituals. Between his hands, he carries a ritual staff (khatvanga), symbolizing spiritual power and authority. He wears a tiger skin cloth around his waist, symbolizing fearlessness and power, with serpents coiled around his neck and belly, representing control over harmful forces and inner passions. This intricate iconography embodies Mahakala’s fierce role as a protector and remover of obstacles.
Size: 4.7”/12cm (Height) x 3.7”/9.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.61 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Shakya Mahakala is a powerful wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered as a fierce guardian of the Dharma (Buddhist teachings). Often regarded as a manifestation of the compassionate Buddha's energy in an intense form, Mahakala’s role is to remove obstacles, destroy hostile forces, and protect practitioners from harm. His wrathful appearance—with a ferocious face, skull crown, and ritual implements—symbolizes the transformation of anger and delusion into enlightened wisdom. Devotees invoke Shakya Mahakala for protection, spiritual strength, and to overcome challenges on the path to enlightenment.
