This distinctive 8-inch Multicolored Green Tara statue celebrates the vivid polychrome tradition of Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal from copper alloy using the traditional lost wax method, the sculpture is distinguished by Tara’s deep green body, luminous gold-painted face, richly ornamented crown, brilliant red celestial scarves, blue waist sash, and intricately painted garments. Rather than relying upon a predominantly gold surface, the artisans have used contrasting colors to emphasize individual elements of Tara’s iconography. Her dark green hands and feet continue the color of the body, while gold ornamentation defines her jewelry, garment borders, crown, and throne. The result is an unusually expressive interpretation of Jetsun Dolma that stands apart from more conventionally gilded Tara statues.
Multicolored Green Tara Statue and Sacred Color
Green Tara is among the most beloved manifestations of Tara in Tibetan Buddhism. Her green color is traditionally associated with active enlightened compassion: wisdom that does not remain passive but responds immediately when beings require assistance. Known as Jetsun Dolma, Arya Tara, and in particular traditions Khadiravani, she embodies courageous and compassionate activity. Her peaceful gold-painted face provides a luminous focal point against the darker green body, with carefully outlined eyes, brows, lips, and urna creating an alert yet gentle expression. Learn more about Green Tara and her spiritual meaning in our complete Tara guide.
Multicolored Green Tara Statue Iconography
Tara sits in lalitasana, the posture of royal ease, with her left leg folded and right leg extended forward. This characteristic posture combines meditative composure with readiness for compassionate action. Her lowered right hand displays Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and the bestowing of blessings. Her raised left hand forms Tara’s characteristic gesture while holding an utpala stem. Tall floral stems rise beside both shoulders, terminating in individually modeled blossoms surrounded by sculpted green leaves. Explore Green Tara’s iconography, posture, mudras, and attributes for a deeper explanation of these features.
Polychrome Garments and Lotus Throne
The lower half of the sculpture displays some of its most unusual craftsmanship. Tara’s dhoti is covered with elaborate painted scrolling designs combining green, blue, red, and gold against a dark ground. A bright blue sash crosses her waist, while dramatic red celestial scarves curl outward around both arms, their gold-painted patterns accentuating the flowing movement. The lotus throne continues the polychrome treatment with alternating red, green, blue, white, and gold elements above a dark lower band embellished with scrolling ornamentation. These details make the sculpture especially suitable for collectors seeking traditional Himalayan art in which painted decoration is as important as sculptural form.
Multicolored Green Tara Statue with Amitabha Buddha
This Tara makes an especially attractive companion to our multicolored Amitabha Buddha statue, both visually and doctrinally. Amitabha presides over the Padma or Lotus family and embodies discriminating wisdom, immeasurable compassion, and the aspiration toward Sukhavati, his Western Pure Land. Tara is intimately connected with this compassionate lineage through Avalokiteshvara, Amitabha’s principal Bodhisattva attendant, from whose compassionate tears Tara is traditionally said to have arisen. Amitabha’s profound meditative stillness and Tara’s immediate enlightened activity therefore provide complementary expressions of compassion.
Custom Made Tibetan Buddhist Statues
Collectors, practitioners, monasteries, and Dharma centers may also commission custom Tibetan Buddhist statues handmade in Nepal with preferred dimensions, finishes, painted details, and iconographic requirements. A custom Green Tara can incorporate a traditional multicolored treatment similar to this sculpture, while turquoise and red coral may also be added to appropriate crown and jewelry settings upon request. A matching crowned Amitabha can likewise be commissioned with coordinated proportions, colors, ornamentation, and workshop craftsmanship. Together they form a particularly meaningful pairing: Amitabha expresses the contemplative wisdom and compassion of the Padma family, while Tara represents that compassionate wisdom becoming swift enlightened action in the world.
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.
