Golden Yamantaka with Vajravetali Handcrafted Statue
The Golden Yamantaka with Vajravetali Handcrafted Statue stands 11.6” (29.5 cm) tall with a base width of 8.7” (22 cm), weighing 3.81 kg. Meticulously crafted from a copper body and lavishly adorned with 24K gold gilding alongside detailed gold and acrylic paintings, this statue exemplifies the skilled artistry of Nepalese craftsmen. Embodying powerful tantric energies, it serves as a striking centerpiece for meditation spaces, altars, or spiritual collections seeking protection and transformation.
This statue depicts Yamantaka with nine heads, each featuring three eyes, symbolizing his all-seeing nature and immense power. He holds various ritual items, with his main hand grasping a kartikya (ritual flaying knife) and a kapala (skull cup) while embracing his consort. Surrounding him is a radiant halo that signifies his enlightened energy and divine presence. The base and area near his feet feature depictions of many Maras, representing the subjugation of opposing forces. Yamantaka stands in a dynamic dancing posture upon a sun disc lotus base, symbolizing the triumph of enlightenment over ignorance.
Size: 11.6”/29.5cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 3.81 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Yamantaka is a wrathful deity in Tibetan Buddhism known as the “Conqueror of Death.” He embodies the fierce compassion that overcomes death and ignorance, helping practitioners transform negative emotions into enlightened wisdom. Yamantaka’s fierce appearance symbolizes the power to destroy obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
