{"product_id":"33cm-six-armed-mahakala-statue-hand-carved-copper-painted-tibetan-style-dharma-protector-masterwork-nepal","title":"33cm Six-Armed Mahakala Statue Hand-Carved Copper Painted – Tibetan Style Dharma Protector Masterwork Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Six-Armed Mahakala (Shadbhuja) is a powerful protector figure in Himalayan Buddhist tradition, considered a wrathful manifestation of compassion that manifests fierce energy to eliminate obstacles and protect practitioners on the spiritual path. His six arms represent his ability to overcome the six root delusions and protect beings from all directions. Standing atop an elephant-headed obstacle, he symbolizes the complete victory over all hindrances that arise on the path to awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Height: 33 cm\u003cbr\u003e· Material: Pure copper with hand-painted finish\u003cbr\u003e· Style: Six-Armed Mahakala (Shadbhuja) in Tibetan tradition\u003cbr\u003e· Origin: Hand-carved masterwork from Nepal\u003cbr\u003e· Ideal for: Meditation space, home altar centerpiece, spiritual art collection, contemplative practice environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking 33cm Six-Armed Mahakala statue represents the dynamic energy of Himalayan master craftsmanship—a pure copper hand-carved masterwork featuring traditional hand-painted details that bring this powerful protector figure to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahakala, the \"Great Black One,\" appears here in his six-armed form as the fierce embodiment of compassionate energy that protects beings from obstacles and negativity. He stands in alidha posture—the warrior stance—trampling the elephant-headed god of obstacles beneath his feet, symbolizing complete victory over all hindrances on the spiritual path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this masterwork carries profound significance. Each of his six arms holds traditional implements that represent various enlightened qualities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· The curved knife (kartika) cuts through ignorance and conceptual obscurations\u003cbr\u003e· The skull cup (kapala) transforms samsaric confusion into wisdom nectar\u003cbr\u003e· The trident represents the three bodies of enlightenment\u003cbr\u003e· The damaru drum summons beings to the path\u003cbr\u003e· The lasso binds negative forces\u003cbr\u003e· The rosary counts the beings he protects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly hand-carved from pure copper by master artisans of Nepal, this 33cm sculpture captures every fierce detail: the three blazing eyes that see throughout the three worlds, the bared fangs expressing compassionate wrath, the billowing flames of his hair, and the elaborate jewelry and snake ornaments adorning his powerful form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-painted finish brings the protector to life with traditional mineral pigments—deep blacks and blues for his body, vibrant oranges and golds for the flames, and careful highlighting that makes every detail emerge from the copper surface. The elephant-headed obstacle beneath his feet is rendered with attention to its defeated expression, symbolizing the complete subjugation of all hindrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a principal guardian of Buddhist lineages, this Six-Armed Mahakala statue serves as a powerful focal point for meditation spaces and home altars, creating an atmosphere that supports serious practice and protects the sacred space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually hand-carved and painted as a unique masterwork by master artisans of Nepal, with subtle variations that reflect its authentic handmade origin and artistic heritage from the Kathmandu Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botree ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44835139879014,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/5021\/8086\/files\/51C99E01-FF80-44D2-B60E-2E3460142D57.jpg?v=1771639565","url":"https:\/\/www.botreearts.com\/products\/33cm-six-armed-mahakala-statue-hand-carved-copper-painted-tibetan-style-dharma-protector-masterwork-nepal","provider":"Botree ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}