Wrathful Sakya Mahakala Statue | Oxidized Copper Spiritual Artwork

Buddhist Wrathful Sakya Mahakala Handcrafted Statue

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Size: 4.7”/12cm (Height) x 3.7”/9.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.61 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
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About Our Statue :

This handcrafted Buddhist Wrathful Sakya Mahakala statue stands 4.7” (12 cm) tall with a 3.7” (9.5 cm) base and weighs 0.61 kg. Made of oxidized copper, the statue features a fierce, protective expression, symbolizing the powerful protector deity Mahakala. The oxidized finish enhances its ancient, sacred appearance. Expertly crafted by skilled artisans, this statue is ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or as a meaningful spiritual guardian in any collection.

The Sakya Mahakala statue depicts the wrathful protector with a fierce expression, framed by a five-skull crown that symbolizes impermanence and the transformation of opposing forces. In his right hand, he holds a kartikya (ritual flaying knife), representing the cutting of obstacles and ignorance, while his left hand grips a kapala (skull cup) used in tantric rituals. Between his hands, he carries a ritual staff (khatvanga), symbolizing spiritual power and authority. He wears a tiger skin cloth around his waist, symbolizing fearlessness and power, with serpents coiled around his neck and belly, representing control over harmful forces and inner passions. This intricate iconography embodies Mahakala’s fierce role as a protector and remover of obstacles.

Shakya Mahakala is a powerful wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered as a fierce guardian of the Dharma (Buddhist teachings). Often regarded as a manifestation of the compassionate Buddha's energy in an intense form, Mahakala’s role is to remove obstacles, destroy hostile forces, and protect practitioners from harm. His wrathful appearance—with a ferocious face, skull crown, and ritual implements—symbolizes the transformation of anger and delusion into enlightened wisdom. Devotees invoke Shakya Mahakala for protection, spiritual strength, and to overcome challenges on the path to enlightenment.

Introduction to Mahakala :

Mahakala is the guardian god of Mahayana Buddhism and all Tibetan Buddhist schools. He represents various ways, each with its own features and characteristics. In some circumstances, he is seen as the emanation of distinct beings, such as Avalokitesvara or Chakrasamvara. The five kleshas (adverse ailments) are transmuted into the five pearls of wisdom, and Mahakala is typically represented with a crown of five skulls.

How do you take care of your statues?

• Place them at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the area where your statue is placed is entirely free of moisture and dust.
• Place it at the highest place on your altar after being consecrated by the Lama/monks. The best practice is to keep them covered inside a glass cabinet.
• Do not use your bare hands or any objects with a rough surface to wipe the face.
• Directly touching objects with the bare hand can smudge the face, leaving scratches.