Hand Crafted Copper Alloy with Beautifully Hand Painted 5.5" Yama Dharmaraja Statue

Yama Dharmaraja Statue

 Yama Dharmaraja – Buddhist Protector – Outer

Yama Dharmaraja the Lord of Death, King of the Law; is the protector of the Vajrabhairava (Yamantaka) cycle of tantras. Yama is not merely the god of death; he is also the king of the infernal regions and the judge of the dead. His primary role is to preside over the cycle of samsara, the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and to oversee the consequences of individuals' actions, or karma. Yama is often depicted in Buddhist iconography as a fearsome figure, wielding a rod or staff and surrounded by various beings representing the diverse forms of life in the afterlife

Gestures and Attributes

Yama Dharmaraja is depicted with one face and two hands in dark blue color and the head is that of a buffalo, three eyes, sharp horns entwined with flame, fierce and angry. In the right hand, there is an upraised bone stick comprised of a fused spine and skull. In the left hand is a coiled lasso. Adorned with a crown of skulls and bone ornaments, he wears a necklace of fifty freshly served heads. Appearing extremely animate he stands with his right leg bent and the left extended on the back of a buffalo which is above a human body, sun disc, and lotus seat. To the right is the consort Chamundi, blue with one face and two hands. A trident is held aloft in the right hand and a (Kapala) skull cup in the left hand. Both are adorned with wrathful attire, bone ornaments, and various skins, completely surround by the swirling orange flames of pristine awareness.

About this Sculpture

This copper alloy statue, crafted through the intricate lost wax method, expertly depicts the divine figure of Yama Dharmaraja. Meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted, the sculpture showcases remarkable detailing in both Yama and his consort. The artisan's skill is evident in capturing the meticulous carving details, and the hand-painted touches not only enhance its beauty but also infuse the statue with a vibrant life-like quality.This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.