Handmade Green Tara Sculpture | 9-Inch Tara | 24K Gold Gilded

This exquisite 9-inch Handmade Green Tara Sculpture combines traditional Tibetan Buddhist iconography with the celebrated metalworking traditions of Patan, Nepal. Cast from copper alloy by skilled Newar artisans using the centuries-old lost wax method, the statue is fire gilded in genuine 24K gold and carefully finished by hand. Tara’s peaceful face is hand painted with 18K gold and natural pigments, complemented by dark blue hair and an elaborate Bodhisattva crown. Her finely modeled necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other ornaments contribute to the richly detailed appearance of this compact shrine-quality sculpture. Upon request, settings within the crown and jewelry may be embellished with turquoise and red coral gemstones before shipping at no additional charge.

Particularly impressive is the amount of hand engraving visible throughout the sculpture. Delicate scrolling and ornamental patterns cover Tara’s dhoti and garments, while additional engraved decoration appears across the shoulder covering and extensively along the rear of the lotus throne. These details reward viewing from multiple directions rather than concentrating the workmanship exclusively on the front. Flowing celestial scarves curve outward around her body, visually connecting the figure with the lotus stems rising beside her shoulders. Learn more about Green Tara’s meaning and symbolism in our detailed guide.

Handmade Green Tara Sculpture Meaning

The Handmade Green Tara Sculpture represents the swift and active expression of enlightened compassion. Rather than remaining absorbed entirely in meditation, Green Tara is traditionally understood as being immediately responsive to suffering and ready to assist sentient beings. Her compassionate activity is especially associated with protection, fearlessness and the removal of obstacles. Tibetan Buddhist practice also invokes Tara in relation to the Eight Great Fears, which can be understood both as external dangers and as inner obstacles such as pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy and attachment.

Iconography of the Handmade Green Tara Sculpture

This sculpture presents Green Tara in lalitasana, or royal ease posture. Her left leg remains drawn inward while her right leg extends forward from the lotus throne, visually expressing the balance between contemplative wisdom and readiness for compassionate action. Her lowered right hand forms Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and granting blessings. Her raised left hand holds a lotus stem while forming her characteristic gesture of protection and fearlessness. Two flowering stems rise beside her shoulders, framing the figure and reinforcing the graceful vertical composition. Explore these attributes in our guide to Green Tara iconography.

The sculpture’s elaborate crown, jewelry, patterned garments and flowing scarves emphasize Tara’s appearance as an enlightened Bodhisattva. Her calm expression contrasts beautifully with the implied movement of the extended foot and curling scarves. This combination of serenity and readiness is fundamental to Green Tara: wisdom remains composed, while compassion is prepared to act. Her famous mantra, Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha, similarly invokes liberation from suffering, fear and spiritual obstacles. Read more about the Green Tara mantra and its meaning.

Handmade Green Tara Sculpture with Amitabha Buddha

This statue can form a meaningful shrine arrangement with our gold gilded Amitabha Buddha statue, whose traditional gilded finish complements Tara visually. The relationship also has a deeper doctrinal foundation within Vajrayana Buddhism. Amitabha presides over the Padma or Lotus Buddha family, whose enlightened qualities emphasize compassion and discriminating wisdom. Green Tara is closely connected with this compassionate lineage through Avalokiteshvara, Amitabha’s principal Bodhisattva attendant. Together, Amitabha’s serene meditative presence and Tara’s swift compassionate activity can create a balanced devotional arrangement.

Custom Made Green Tara and Amitabha Statues

We can also arrange custom made Tibetan Buddhist statues for collectors, practitioners and Dharma centers seeking a coordinated Green Tara and Amitabha set. The two figures offer complementary iconography: Amitabha sits in profound meditative composure, embodying the enlightened qualities associated with the Western Pure Land of Sukhavati, while Green Tara extends one foot outward and offers her open hand in compassionate readiness. Commissioning the statues with coordinated dimensions, lotus bases, gilding and artistic treatment can create a visually unified altar while preserving the distinct traditional attributes and spiritual meaning of each figure.