Hand Carved Gilded White Tara Statue, Buddhist Dolkar Rupa, Nepal

White Tara / Dolkar Statue Name:White Tara / Dolkar Statue Height:8.5" Width:6" Depth:3.5" Material:Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy, Hand Painted with 24 Karat Gold Gilded & Hand Painted Face Actual Weight:1.436 Kg Ships From:Patan, Nepal Shipping Provider:Express Shipping Service Shipping Time:Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 5 - 7 business days for deliver within worldwide. Insurance:Insurance is included in the shipping cost. White Tara / Dolkar - The Divine Mother White Tara's compassion for living beings & her desire to save them from suffering is said to be even stronger than a mother's love for her children. As the personification of enlightened maternal compassion, she has infinite sympathy for those facing the challenges of worldly existence. She is the female aspect of the universe & the source of all life; thus, she lovingly engenders, nourishes & smiles at the vitality of creation. Meditation on the goddess grants health, long life, fearlessness, patience & peace; & she is especially cherished for her swiftness in responding to the prayers of those who call upon her. Her color white symbolizes her radiant purity, but white also expresses her fundamental nature, which is ultimate Truth, complete & undifferentiated. Gestures & Attributes White Tara / Dolkar is depicted in a posture of graceful contemplative ease with both legs raised & crossed, displaying a regal elegance & serenity. Her right hand is extended downward, palm open, with thumb & index finger touching. This hand position is known as Varada Mudra, or the gesture of granting wishes & protection. Her left hand, raised to shoulder height with fingers extended & palm turned outward, is in the gesture of granting refuge & freeing from fears (Abhaya Mudra). Each of her hands also holds the stem of a beautiful lotus flower that floats above her shoulder as a symbol of her radiant purity & power. A distinctive characteristic of White Tara, shown in this representation, is her seven eyes. She has the two usual eyes plus one in the center of her forehead & one in each of her hands & feet. These eyes indicate that she sees all the suffering & cries for help in the universe & symbolize her divine omniscience. About this Sculpture This statue is an exceptionally beautiful portrayal of White Tara / Dolkar. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy using lost wax method, gilded with 24 karat gold with hand painted face; the statue has been submitted to beautifully hand painted form to yield a rich & sensuous finish. The fine intricate & detailed carvings blended with beautiful color combination throughout the statue gives it look more beautiful & live. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples & monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to