Green Tara is revered as a fully enlightened female Buddha and as the protector from the Eight Fears. This statue presents her in a clear, elegant form that reflects her nature as a compassionate and active guardian.
She sits in lalitasana, with the left leg folded and the right leg extended forward, resting on a small lotus pedestal—an iconographic sign of her readiness to act. Her right hand is held in varada mudra, the gesture of generosity. The left hand, raised in vitarka mudra, holds the stem of a lotus blossom. Two fully opened utpala lotuses rise beside her shoulders, emphasizing her vigilant presence.
The body of the figure is finely modeled and fully mercury-gilded, giving it a beautifully warm and luminous gold tone. The details of her crown, jewelry, and garments are rendered in clear, crisp forms and adorned with turquoise and coral stones, which add subtle, harmonious accents of color.
The face of Tara is finished in gold, with a gentle and centered expression. The slight inclination of her head conveys attentiveness and accessibility, characteristic of Green Tara representations in the Nepalese tradition.
The statue was crafted in Patan within the Newar tradition of metalwork. It is a well-balanced and dignified depiction of Tara, whose simplicity and radiant gilding create a strong, serene presence.
Statue made of copper, cast using the traditional lost wax technique, fire-gilded and decorated with turquoise and coral stones. Dusted with red vermilion powder for the finish. The face is set in gold. Handmade in Nepal.
NOTE
The face painting is a cold gold application and is water-soluble.
Yala Craft by Shanta is an Asian company based in Germany. I sell my traditional Buddhist sculpture art, created in my own workshop in Nepal.