This 13.5-inch Gold Gilded Tara statue portrays Green Tara, also revered as Jetsun Dolma, Arya Tara, and Khadiravani, “Tara of the Acacia Forest.” Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, by skilled Newar artisans, the sculpture is cast in copper alloy using the traditional lost wax method and fire gilded in genuine 24K gold. Its serene face is separately hand painted with 18K gold and natural pigments, bringing subtle warmth and expression to Tara’s compassionate gaze. Particularly impressive is the extraordinary amount of hand engraving extending across her dhoti, legs, ornaments, and elaborate pedestal. Learn more about traditional 24K gold fire gilding in our Buddha Statue Buyer’s Guide.
Green Tara is among the most beloved female figures in Tibetan Buddhism and embodies swift, fearless compassionate activity. Her Tibetan devotional name Jetsun Dolma may be understood as the Venerable or Noble Liberatrix, reflecting her ability to help free sentient beings from fear, suffering, and obstacles. Khadiravani identifies her with “Tara of the Acacia Forest,” an important form of Green Tara associated with her ancient Indian tradition. To explore her history, symbolism, and place among Tara’s many manifestations, read our complete guide to Green Tara and Jetsun Dolma.
Gold Gilded Tara Statue Iconography
Tara sits in the graceful lalitasana, or royal ease posture. Her left leg remains drawn inward in contemplative repose while her right leg extends forward from the throne, visually expressing a central quality of Green Tara: meditation joined with immediate compassionate action. Her lowered right hand opens in Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and the giving of blessings. Her raised left hand forms Tara’s characteristic protective gesture while delicately holding a lotus stem between her fingers. Together, these gestures express generosity, fearlessness, and compassionate responsiveness. See our illustrated guide to Green Tara’s posture, mudras, and attributes.
Graceful lotus stems rise alongside her body, terminating in two blossoms shown at different stages of opening. Sculpted celestial ribbons curl outward around the figure, introducing movement to an otherwise composed meditation image. Tara wears an elaborate Bodhisattva crown above her dark painted hair together with necklaces, earrings, bracelets, arm ornaments, and other finely modeled jewelry. At the buyer’s request, selected areas of the crown and jewelry can be embellished with turquoise and red coral gemstones before shipment at no additional charge.
Exceptional Hand Engraving and Lotus Throne
The engraving distinguishes this sculpture from more simply finished Green Tara statues. Tara’s dhoti and legs are covered with intricate floral and scrolling designs worked against finely textured backgrounds, with additional ornamentation continuing around the back of the garment. The craftsmanship becomes even more elaborate beneath the figure. Her substantial double lotus throne incorporates deeply modeled lotus petals, beaded borders, scrolling floral designs, geometric bands, and finely engraved decorative fields extending around the pedestal. These layers give the 13.5-inch sculpture an unusually substantial architectural presence while complementing the delicate ornamentation of Tara herself.
Green Tara and White Tara as a Complementary Pair
Green Tara and White Tara form an especially harmonious doctrinal pairing because both are manifestations of Tara’s enlightened compassion while emphasizing complementary activities. Green Tara represents swift compassionate action, protection, and the removal of obstacles; White Tara emphasizes healing, longevity, serenity, and enduring compassionate awareness. Iconographically, Green Tara’s extended leg communicates readiness for action, while White Tara traditionally rests in the stable full-lotus posture and is distinguished by her seven eyes of compassionate awareness. This 13.5-inch sculpture therefore makes an excellent companion to our similarly proportioned 13.25-inch fire-gilded White Tara statue. Displayed together, the two Taras can represent compassion in both its immediate, active expression and its peaceful, sustaining form.
Custom Made Gold Gilded Green Tara and White Tara Statues
Collectors, Dharma centers, and practitioners seeking a coordinated altar arrangement may also commission custom Tibetan Buddhist statues handmade in Nepal. Green Tara and White Tara are particularly suitable for commissioning as a matched pair because their shared identity as manifestations of Tara creates doctrinal unity, while their different iconography expresses complementary spiritual qualities. A custom pair can be coordinated in height, pedestal proportions, gilding, engraving style, gemstone ornamentation, and overall artistic finish, creating a visually unified presentation of Green Tara’s swift protective activity alongside White Tara’s peaceful qualities of healing and longevity.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue 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.
