The Mahakala class of deities has several variations including 2 armed, 4 armed and 6 armed embodiments. Black Cloaked Mahakala is a two armed version of Mahakala. Additionally, the sculpture includes a stout body, flaming hair, 3 glaring eyes, crown adorned with five human skulls and he stands inside of the flames of pristine awareness.
Beneath the feet of our Black Cloaked Mahakala sculpture is a human corpse that signifies the death of negativity. As a result, the roots of the defilements has been removed and can never come back to life. In his right hand he holds the kartika flaying knife which severs the delusion of duality. Additionally, in his left hand he holds the kapala skull cup filled with human blood and brain matter.
A Mahakala is a form of Dharmapala in Vajrayana Buddhism who serves as a Dharma protector. Specifically, our two armed Black Cloaked Mahakala sculpture is a protector of the Karmapa in the Karma Kagyu school. Read more about Bernagchen Mahakala, the Black Cloaked protector of the Karma Kagyu lineage, in our complete Mahakala statues guide.
Black Cloaked Mahakala Sculpture Adornments:
Our two armed Black Cloaked Mahakala sculpture was handcrafted in Patan, Nepal using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. As a result, the sculpture exhibits fine details including the crown and jewels of a Bodhisattva.
At the request of the buyer we would be happy to adorn the crown and jewels of the sculpture with turquoise and red coral stones at no extra charge. The stones will embellish the sculpture and compliment the fine details of the sculpture. Nepali sculpture have been the preferred choice of the Tibetan monasteries for many centuries. When you purchase one of our sculptures, rest assured you have procured a world class sculpture.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
