Buddhist Handmade Statue of White Tara – Full Gold Plated, Stone Setting, Face Painted with Wooden Altar
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Item Code: HME26195
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Weight: 10,085 grams
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Dimensions (cm): 38 x 36 x 18
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Material: Wood and Bronze
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Finish: Full Gold Plated with Stone Inlay and Hand-Painted Face
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Includes: Wooden Altar
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Availability: Available
White Tara: The Goddess of Compassion and Longevity
White Tara, a beloved figure in Buddhist iconography, is revered as the embodiment of compassion, serenity, and longevity. Portrayed with a peaceful expression and seven eyes—symbolizing her all-seeing wisdom—White Tara radiates benevolence and spiritual grace. She embodies the Four Immeasurables: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity, making her a vital presence in Buddhist meditative and healing practices.
Worshippers turn to White Tara for protection, healing, and long life, as she represents the nurturing, maternal aspect of the divine. Her serene presence encourages the flourishing of virtue and positive transformation across all times—past, present, and future.
Traditional Color Finishing
This statue of White Tara is adorned using a time-honored color painting technique that combines radiant gold plating with vibrant hand-painted hues. These colors are selected and applied in accordance with authentic Buddhist iconographic standards, ensuring that every element of the statue is faithful to its traditional representation. Each hue conveys symbolic meaning, enhancing the spiritual resonance of the piece.
Bronze Patina and Stone Inlay
This piece features a distinctive bronze patina finish, achieved through a refined process using organic materials like butter and vegetable dyes. The result is a weathered, antique appearance that reflects the elegance of aged sacred art. The rich bronze tones are complemented by intricately placed stone inlays, which enhance both the visual appeal and spiritual symbolism of the statue.
This patina technique is a rare and revered art form, practiced by skilled artisans committed to preserving Nepal’s metallurgical heritage. Each finished statue reflects hours of dedicated craftsmanship and cultural reverence.
Face Painted with Devotion
The face of White Tara is delicately hand-painted with gold, highlighting her tranquil expression, particularly the eyes and lips. This act of painting is not only aesthetic—it is a spiritual ritual, symbolizing the awakening of the statue into a sacred object. In traditional Buddhist practice, this consecration step is believed to infuse the statue with presence and divine energy, making it suitable for personal devotion or temple use.
Includes a Wooden Altar
The statue is presented with a beautifully crafted wooden altar, designed to elevate the sanctity and presentation of White Tara. This feature makes the piece ready for immediate display in a home shrine, meditation room, or sacred space.
Crafted by the Lost-Wax Method
The statue is made using the lost-wax casting method, an ancient technique that allows for extraordinary detail and precision. A wax model of the statue is crafted and encased in a ceramic mold. After the wax is melted and drained, molten bronze is poured in, capturing the sculpture’s finest intricacies. Once cooled, the mold is removed, unveiling a one-of-a-kind metal statue, true to the original artisan’s vision.
