Old Stock, Mahakala Twelve Arms statue, A Buddhist Handmade Statue, Gold Plated, Face Painted, Old Stock, 28 by 23 cm, made by Copper, Statue Old Stock, Collection

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Old Stock, Mahakala Twelve Arms Statue, A Buddhist Handmade Statue, Gold Plated, Face Painted, Old Stock
Code	HME29279
Size	Height 28cm (11") Width 23cm (9") Depth 10cm (4") 28 x 23 x 10
Weight	4709 4.71 kg - 10.38 lbs
Material	Copper
Availability	Available

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Mahakala Twelve Arms
Dvadashamukha Mahakala is a significant deity in Tibetan Buddhism. Also known as Twelve-faced Great Black One, Dvadashamukha Mahakala is a wrathful manifestation of the enlightened mind and embodies the aspect of compassionate activity. Devotion to Dvadashamukha Mahakala is believed to help practitioners overcome obstacles, protect them from harm, and eliminate negative forces hindering spiritual progress. Read More

Iconography:
Dvadashamukha Mahakala is depicted with twelve wrathful faces, symbolizing his ability to perceive and respond to the suffering of beings in all directions. Each face represents a specific enlightened quality and expression. He stands in a fierce posture, adorned with a crown of five skulls representing the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom. Dvadashamukha Mahakala's multiple arms hold various implements and weapons, symbolizing his power to subdue obstacles and protect practitioners.

History:
The origins of Dvadashamukha Mahakala can be traced back to ancient Indian Buddhist texts and practices. Over time, the deity became an integral part of Tibetan Buddhist traditions, particularly within the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages. Dvadashamukha Mahakala is considered an important guardian and protector of the teachings, entrusted with preserving and propagating the Dharma.

Temples and Monasteries:
While there are no known dedicated temples or monasteries exclusively dedicated to Dvadashamukha Mahakala in Nepal, there are several prominent monasteries and Buddhist centers worldwide where this deity is venerated. Some notable examples include Samye Monastery in Tibet, Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, India, and various Tibetan Buddhist centers across the globe.

Benefits of Practicing Dvadashamukha Mahakala:
Devotees believe that practicing and invoking Dvadashamukha Mahakala brings numerous benefits. These include protection from obstacles and negative influences, removal of spiritual and worldly obstructions, enhancement of wisdom and compassion, and swift progress on the path to enlightenment. Additionally, engaging in Dvadashamukha Mahakala's practice can help cultivate fearlessness, confidence, and clarity of mind.

How to Practice:
The practice of Dvadashamukha Mahakala typically involves a combination of meditation, visualization, mantra recitation, and ritual offerings. Practitioners often receive empowerments and instructions from qualified teachers to engage in the deity's sadhana (practice). The practice may include invoking Dvadashamukha Mahakala's presence, generating oneself as the deity, reciting mantras, performing mudras (hand gestures), and engaging in deity yoga.

Mantras of Dvadashamukha Mahakala:
The primary mantra associated with Dvadashamukha Mahakala is:
"OM VAJRA DVA-DZA MUKHA MAHA ROCHANA SVAHA"

Other mantras commonly recited include the short mantra:
"OM VAJRA KRODHA KAYA MUKHA A-DZA HUM PHAT"

These mantras are considered sacred and are chanted or recited as part of the deity's practice, invoking the blessings and protection of Dvadashamukha Mahakala.

About Sacred Serenity Collection
This is a beautiful old Buddhist statue that carries a deep sense of spirituality and craftsmanship. These statues were made around 15 to 20 years ago and are crafted from pure copper. If the statue has gold, it has a thick layer of gold plating, unlike modern statues where using a lot of gold is expensive.
Skilled artisans, who were well-versed in religious teachings, made these statues. They followed traditional guidelines and sacred texts to create each statue with precise expressions and postures. The artisans believed they were creating representations of gods rather than just ordinary figures. This unique perspective is reflected in the statues themselves. Read More

Gold Painted Face
The face of Mahakala Twelve Arms is painted with gold to enhance its significant features, particularly the eyes, and lips. This detailed painting is essential as it brings forth the crucial attributes of the expression of eyes and lips that metal carving alone cannot capture.
Moreover, the painted face serves as a symbolic and sacred ritual in Buddhism, preparing the statue for consecration and practice. The act of painting the face with gold in Buddhism holds deep meaning. It represents the intention to bring life and expression to the statue, imbuing it with a sense of vitality and presence. The application of gold on the face showcases the devotion and craftsmanship of the artisans, ensuring that every detail is carefully attended to honor the sacred essence of the Mahakala Twelve Arms. Read More

Lost-Wax System
This Mahakala Twelve Arms is made by the process of the Lost-Wax system. The lost-wax process, also known as investment casting, is a time-honored technique used to create metal sculptures. It involves several steps that have been practiced for thousands of years. Skilled artisans begin by sculpting a detailed wax model, capturing every intricate detail of the desired sculpture. The wax model is then coated with a ceramic shell, formed by multiple layers of ceramic material. Once the shell has cured, the wax is melted and drained out, leaving behind a cavity. Molten metal is poured into the cavity, creating a precise replica of the original wax model. After the metal has cooled and solidified, the ceramic shell is carefully removed, revealing the final metal sculpture.

Process of loss wax system
The lost-wax process offers exceptional quality control and customization, making it a preferred choice for artists seeking intricate and personalized metal artwork. Despite the availability of newer methods, the traditional lost-wax technique continues to be valued for its historical significance and the craftsmanship it embodies.

The method of metal casting in which molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Once the mold is made, the wax model is melted and drained away. Bronze statues come to life differently than marble statues. Instead of carving a block or marble, the bronze artist uses the lost-wax technique to make a series of molds and then pours melted bronze into the final mold to create the sculpture. This method has been around since 4500 BCE.

There are a few important steps in the lost wax casting process:
Step 1: Sculpting ( It all starts in the studio with an idea, Then figuring out how to realize the vision in clay.)
Step 2: Mold Making.
Step 3: Wax Pouring.
Step 5: Wax Spring.
Step 6: Shell Dipping.
Step 7: Bronze Pouring.

Interestingly enough Loss wax process is also called Investment casting because after layers have been formed and dried, the wax is melted out of the ceramic tree by using steam (120°C) in an autoclave. This is why it is called "lost wax casting". The majority of the molten wax can then be regenerated and reusable.

Before Making statue :At work room making the wax models.	Softening a piece of wax over a brazier.	Relaxing after softening the wax The working environment with works in progress.
Working the face of an Ekajata wax model.	Working the face of wax model.Using a modeling tool to form the face of Ekajata.	Deatail of wax model
The design for Ekajata compared to the Tibetan book on which it was based.Statues Maker Are master in buddhism .	Detail of A partially finished Candamaharoshana (Acala) wax figure made in the Tibetan style.	A finished wax image of Mahakala.
Anthor Finished Wax Model of Shakyamuni Buddha	One of the modelers working in the room shows the Pehar image on which he is working.	The artist showed how the goat , which had been completed earlier, fits under the image. ,
Tej Jyoti Shakya and his wife, Nani Maya Shakya Covering the wax model in a mixture of clay and dung	Pressing the mixture of clay and dung around the wax image.	The board with the clay and dung mixture ready for use.
Model Pieces drying after the initial (dipped) thin layer of fine clay.	Clay-covered model pieces drying in the sun.	Molds waiting to be put into the burnout furnace
The same molds, seen in the previous image, in the burnout furnace	The double row of refractory bricks used to support the heated molds during casting.	The melting furnace and a pile of coke used for melting the metals. Laying the bed of coke in the melting furnace.
The first ignition of the coke.	Checking the coke bed.	The electric blower used to force air into the melting furnace
Beginning to fill the crucibles with scrap copper.	Preparing the bed of burning coke to receive the crucibles	Sorting various metals used in the alloys.
Weighing precious metals that are used in the alloys	Weighing copper from Singapore to achieve a correct alloy.	Different sizes of crucibles and various types of metals to be cast in this melt.
Placing the crucibles in the bed of coke filled with metal are in place.	After the crucibles are in place, more coke is piled around them.	The crucibles are covered with scrap metal to hold in the heat.
The electric fan is then connected.Soon a very hot flame is produced.	The entire furnace temperature goes up to about 1800 -1900 degrees.	Setting up molds in between the refractory bricks to receive the molten metal. Handling the molds with asbestos gloves and bracing them with fragments of bricks.
Pouring the molten metal into the base of a mold	Another view of the artists pouring the molten metal.Detailed view showing the molten metal being poured into the sprues.	Preparing to lift and pour molten metal from one of the larger crucibles.
Cooling a mold containing the recently poured metal.	Beginning to break away the clay mold from the metal casting. The mold breaks away revealing the metal image inside	The first metal image from the day's work.
Examining the image for flaws	Two auras (prabhamandalas), one that cast perfectly and one (in front) that only partially filled.	Opening more molds

Researchers mark specific metal images for future identification.	Cleaning the details of the image with a metal tool.	Sawing off the sprues from Aura image. The sprue metal will be reused in future castings.

Two auras that worked perfectly. The one on the right has been cut off of the sprues, while the one on the left still has the sprues attached.	The finishing specialist begins the finishing process with a set of tools, including a small hammer. to give more detail	The entire surface of the image will be gently hammered to a final, almost polished finish.

The finisher's tools and the work in progress	Finishing work on an image of the Buddha.	Hammering the chest of an image that is being held against the work block

A Buddha image hammered and chased to the final, detailed finish.	Cleaning in a very mild acid bath. The image and prabhamandala are placed in a final acidic bath to make sure the surface is absolutely clean.	Drying the image with a blow torch.