Hand-Carved Mahakala Bernakchen Statue | Tibetan Dharma Protector
Traditional Tibetan Sculpture 24K Gold Gilded Mahakala Bernakchen Statue The Mahakala Bernakchen Statue is 14.6 inches tall and is delicately fashioned from copper with triple layer 24K gold gilding, and deeply engraved carvings. The colorful gold and acrylic paintings, as well as the meticulously hand-carved jewels, emphasize the ferocious and protecting presence of Mahakala Bernakchen, a vengeful god in Tibetan Buddhism. This statue, standing on an 11-inch base and weighing 5.41 kg, is intended to command attention, making it an ideal centerpiece for a shrine or meditation room dedicated to protection and conquering barriers. Mahakala Bernakchen is represented in his customary wrathful form, with a ferocious look and dynamic stance that represent his dedication to preserving the Dharma and removing impediments for practitioners. He has a kartika (ritual knife) in one hand and a kapala (skull cup) in the other, symbolizing his power to cut through delusion and ego. His ornate armor an