Hand Made Copper Alloy in Oxidation Finish19.75" White Tara / Dholkar Statue

White Tara Dholkar Statue

White Tara – The Divine Mother

White Tara's compassion for living beings and her desire to save them from suffering is said to be even stronger than a mother's love for her children. As the personification of enlightened maternal compassion, she has infinite sympathy for those facing the challenges of worldly existence. She is the female aspect of the universe and the source of all life; thus, she lovingly engenders, nourishes and smiles at the vitality of creation. Meditation on the goddess grants health, long life, fearlessness, patience and peace; and she is especially cherished for her swiftness in responding to the prayers of those who call upon her. Her color white symbolizes her radiant purity, but white also expresses her fundamental nature, which is ultimate Truth, complete and undifferentiated.

Gestures and Attributes

White Tara is depicted in a posture of graceful contemplative ease with both legs raised and crossed, displaying a regal elegance and serenity. Her right hand is extended downward, palm open, with thumb and index finger touching. This hand position is known as Varada Mudra, or the gesture of granting wishes and protection. Her left hand, raised to shoulder height with fingers extended and palm turned outward, is in the gesture of granting refuge and freeing from fears (Abhay Mudra). Each of her hands also holds the stem of a beautiful lotus flower that floats above her shoulder as a symbol of her radiant purity and power. A distinctive characteristic of White Tara, shown in this representation, is her seven eyes. She has the two usual eyes plus one in the center of her forehead and one in each of her hands and feet. These eyes indicate that she sees all the suffering and cries for help in the universe, and symbolize her divine omniscience.

About this Sculpture

This exquisite sculpture of White Tara, or Dholkar, is a demonstration of spiritual artistry at its highest level and flawless workmanship. Crafted with great care from copper alloy using the age-old lost wax technique, it has a sophisticated oxidation finish that perfectly captures the essence of the Tibetan tradition's beloved Bodhisattva White Tara.

This sculpture demonstrates the artist's painstaking handiwork in every detail. Every detail, such as the exquisitely carved five-pointed crown and the tiny necklaces, anklets, armlets, and waist ornaments, accentuates the Bodhisattva's sublime presence and grace. The elegantly draped monastic robes, exquisitely sculpted, add to the statue's picture of serenity and dignity.

The figure is given a compelling and lifelike aspect by the oxidation finish, which emphasizes the meticulous craftsmanship that went into it. The statue's visual beauty and spiritual significance are demonstrated by every detail, which evokes reverence and contemplation.

The magnificent work of the distinguished Shakya clan's master craftspeople was created in Patan, Nepal. These craftspeople, who are among the best in the world, are the contemporary successors to a long-standing custom of producing holy artwork for monasteries and temples. The intricate metalworking methods employed in this piece have been handed down over the ages, giving the sculpture a deep cultural and historical background.