Our two armed Black Cloaked Mahakala statue was handcrafted in Patan, Nepal using the traditional lost wax sculpting method. As a result, the statue 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 statue with turquoise and red coral stones at no extra charge. The stones will embellish the statue and compliment the fine details of the sculpture.
A Mahakala is a form of Dharmapala in Vajrayana Buddhism who serves as a Dharma protector. Specifically, our two armed Black Cloaked Mahakala statue is a protector of the Karmapa in the Karma Kagyu school.
Two Armed Black Cloaked Mahakala Statue Features:
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 statue 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 statue 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.
Nepali statues have been the preferred choice of the Tibetan monasteries for many centuries. When you purchase one of our statues, rest assured you have procured a world class sculpture.
