This 16″ Green Tara statue is finished in oxidized copper with silver plated highlights on the robe, lotus flowers, and Bodhisattva crown and jewels — a cool, luminous combination that is visually distinct from both fully gilded and partly gilded presentations and gives the figure a quiet, interior quality of presence. The silver plating catches the light differently from gold, producing a softer ambient effect that many practitioners find particularly suited to a meditation room where visual calm is preferred over brilliance. The statue was handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by a master Newar artisan using the traditional lost wax sculpting method, with fine hand-carved engravings throughout. At the buyer’s request, the crown and jewels can be embellished with turquoise and red coral stones at no extra charge before shipping.
The name Tara derives from the Sanskrit root tri — to cross, to ferry, to bring across — and also shares its sound with the Sanskrit word for star. Both meanings are present in how Tibetan Buddhism understands her: she is the star that guides beings through the darkness of samsara, and she is the one who ferries them across to liberation. In the silver and oxidized finish of this statue, the star association takes on a particular visual resonance — the silver highlights catching light as a star catches darkness, the cooler palette reflecting the clarity of her wisdom rather than the warmth of devotional fire. Have questions about Green Tara statues? Read our Green Tara FAQ for answers about iconography, practice, and choosing a statue.
Antiquated Green Tara Statue Features
Green Tara is depicted in lalitasana — the royal ease posture — with her right leg partially extended and poised for immediate action, her left leg folded in meditative absorption. Her right hand displays the Varada mudra — the gift-giving gesture, palm open toward devotees. Her left hand holds the stem of the utpala lotus, the flower growing over her shoulder — the blue water lily that is Tara’s defining emblem, symbolizing the purity of enlightened compassion rising above the conditions of samsara. Two lotus flowers grow over her shoulders, their blossoms opening above the figure as the natural expression of enlightened presence in the world.
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.
