GREEN TARA Newari with areas of natural wear

with areas of natural wear revealing the underlying copper

characteristic of Himalayan tantric iconography

The hands are held at the heart in a refined gesture of devotion and teaching

become crowded with worshippers seeking wisdom and inspiration for the year ahead

symbolizing wisdom and spiritual perfection

GREEN TARA Newari with areas of natural wearHeight: 28 cm Weight: 2. 535 kg This finely cast gilt copper alloy sculpture, gilded with 24 karat gold, represents Green Tara, the embodiment of active compassion and swift protection in both Buddhist and Himalayan traditions. Seated in lalitasana, the posture of royal ease, she expresses both serenity and readiness to act. Her right hand is raised in varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and blessing, while her left hand rests in a gesture of