Hand made Copper Alloy with Gold Plated and Hand Painted Face 7.25" Dakini Simhamukha Statue

Dakini Simhamukha Statue

 Dakini Simhamukha – Retinue of Four Deities

Simhamukhi, Dakini (in Tibetan: Seng Ge Dong Chen Kha Dro Ma and in English: Lion Faced Dakini). With a body black in color, the face is that of a white lion, with three round yellow eyes, blazing fiercely with a gaping mouth, a yellow beard, eyebrows and hair flowing upward. The right hand holds upraised a curved knife which is called Kartika to the sky, left hand holds a skull cup of blood to the heart, carrying a Khatvanga staff tipped with a trident in the bend of the elbow supported against the shoulder. Adorned with a tiara of five skulls, red scarf, elephant skin, bone ornaments, a long snake and fifty freshly severed heads as a necklace, she wears a tiger skin skirt. Standing on the left leg with the right drawn up, trampling on a double triangle symbol, corpse, sun and multi-colored lotus seat, Simhamukha in a mood of great fierceness dwells in the middle of a blazing fire of pristine awareness.

Gestures and Attributes

Dakini Simhamukha appears in a form wrathful, feminine and demonic; indeed, her form is said to be actually that of a Matrikia or Mamo, not because her nature is evil or demonic but because her wrathful aspect (khro gzugs) skillfully overcomes and subdues those violent negative energies. Simha Mukhi is a Jnana Dakini or wisdom goddess. According to Jigmed Lingpa (1726-1798), the famous Nyingmapa master and discoverer of hidden treasure texts or Termas, Simha Mukhi represents a Nirmanakaya manifestation, appearing in time and history, whereas her Sambhogakaya aspect is Vajravarahi and her Dharmakaya aspect is Samantabhadri, the Primordial Wisdom herself.

About this Sculpture

This statue exquisitely portrays Dakini Simhamukha, showcasing exceptional artistry and spiritual elegance. Sculpted from copper alloy using the Lost Wax Method, it features 24-karat gold gilding and a delicately hand-painted face. The Dakini’s figure is intricately hand-carved, capturing every detail with remarkable precision. The 24-karat gold gilding is blended with a red hue, preserving the essence of Buddhist aesthetics. Carefully painted with acrylic paints, the statue radiates a harmonious blend of color and craftsmanship.

 Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, by the master artisans of the Shakya clan, it reflects their unparalleled skill and devotion. Renowned as some of the world’s finest, these artisans continue a centuries-old tradition of sacred art. This statue embodies their dedication to preserving Nepal’s cultural and spiritual heritage, creating a timeless masterpiece that celebrates the beauty and power of Dakini Simhamukha.