Antique Copper, Gold Plated Nepalese Yab Yum Statue of Vajrasatva Embracing Shakti 9"

Name: Antique Copper, Gold Plated Nepalese Yab Yum Statue of Vajrasatva Embracing Shakti 9"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 2n9
Price: 2999 USD
Availability: InStock

Item# 2n9 3428 Store Reviews

Statue Details

Materials: Antique Copper with 24K Gold Gilding hand made in Patan, Nepal in 1980's

Total Height Including Base: 9 inches or 23 cms

Base Width & Depth: 6 x 4 inches

Weight: 6 pounds or 3 kgs

Vajrasattva, the sixth Dhyani Buddha, is regarded by the Nepali Buddhist as the priest of the Five Dhyani Buddhas and is in an empassioned embrace with Shakti with both her arms and legs encirling his body
He carries a dorje in his right hand and a ghanta (bell) in his left hand while Shakti holds two ceremonial items; a curved knife called a kartri and a skull cup or kapala
This Vajrasatva Shakti statue came from the personal collection of Mr Naring Lau and was made in the 1980's
Vajrasatva Shakti is hand made by the artists of Nepal and completely one of a kind, you will recieve this exact statue with your order

Vajrasattva is highly decorated with jewels and ornaments and is seated in meditation asana. He carries a dorje in his right a ghanta (bell) in the left which symbolizes the female principle. In tantric rituals, their interaction leads to enlightenment.

Vajrasattva is locked in close embrace (yab-yum) with his Shakti. His Shakti holds a kartri (curved knife) in her right hand which symbolizes the severance of all material possessions and a kapala (skull cup) in her left. Yab-Yum (Tibetan) is a tantric symbol of mystic union of male and female polarities. Masculine energy is compassion, and feminine energy is wisdom. The two acting in consort is the enlightened mind.

The masculine form is passive, representing the compassion and skillful means (upaya) that have to be developed in order to reach enlightenment. The feminine form is active and represents wisdom (prajna), which is also necessary to achieve enlightenment. United, the figures symbolize the union necessary to overcome the veils of Maya, the false duality of object and subject. The sacred Tantric practice leads to rapid development of mind by using the experience of bliss, non-duality, and ecstasy while in union with one's consort.

Vajrasattva, the sixth Dhyani Buddha, is regarded by the Nepali Buddhist as the priest of the Five Dhyani Buddhas. He is not represented in the stupa like other Dhyani Buddhas, but independent shrines are dedicated to his worship. His worship is always performed in secret and is not open to those who are not initiated into the mysteries of the Vajrayana.

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Copper statues from Nepali do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They are meant solely for indoor use.

If you would like the piece to shine use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the copper statue. Pay special attention to not go over any painted area of the sculpture.

If you are really interested in making the statue shine you can use some natural oil, like coconut oil or olive oil, and a cotton rag to wipe down the metal portions of the piece. You can use a toothbrush as well to get into the small crevices of the statue. Please pay special attention to not use any oil on any painted surface of the sculpture, such as the face. This will damage the paint and possibly recolor the painted area. Simply use a cotton cloth to dust the face if the face requires attention. Make sure the surface that touches the face does not have any oils present on it. If there are natural stones on the sculpture use caution while going over the stones as they can become dislodged while handling the sculpture.

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You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email [email protected] or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.

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