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Close-up of antique Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala Buddhist deity statue with fierce expression
Antique Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala Buddhist deity statue standing on lotus base
Rear view of antique Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala Buddhist protector deity statue
Side detail of antique Tibetan Mahakala gilt bronze statue showing ritual attributes and arm detail
Side profile of antique Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala wrathful Buddhist protector statue
Angled top view of antique Tibetan gilt bronze Mahakala Buddhist statue on pedestal base
Close-up of Mahakala face on antique Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist protector statue

Mahakala (Heruka) – Tibetan Buddhist Wrathful Deity

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Mahakala, known in Tibetan Buddhism as Heruka, is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Although depicted in a fierce and terrifying form, Mahakala represents the powerful force that destroys ignorance, ego and spiritual obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
This striking representation shows the deity with three fierce heads, each with bulging eyes, bared fangs and curling tongues.
 
Around the neck hangs a garland of severed heads, symbolising the conquest of ego, while the five-skull crowns worn on each head represent the transformation of the five poisons — ignorance, hatred, pride, desire and envy — into wisdom. The figure wears a flayed human skin and bone ornaments, traditional attributes of tantric protector deities. Seated upon a skull-decorated base, the image embodies Mahakala’s role as a powerful guardian who removes all obstacles to spiritual awakening.
 
Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear as photographed.
 
Dimensions: 12 cm (4.7") long x 12 cm (4.7") wide x 20 cm (7.9") high

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