Green Tara Statue | 8″ Multicolored | Authentic Nepal

This 8″ multicolored Green Tara statue combines vibrant traditional mineral pigments with fire gilding in genuine 24K gold using traditional techniques, creating a striking contrast between brilliant color and luminous gold. Handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master Newar artisans using the centuries-old lost wax casting method, every detail—from the engraved robes to the Bodhisattva crown and lotus throne—is completed by hand before the statue is carefully painted. The serene face is finished using real 18K gold blended into traditional pigments, producing the warm golden complexion that distinguishes fine Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. Learn more about 24K fire gilding and real gold face painting in our complete Buddha Statue Buyer’s Guide.Unlike statues finished entirely in gold, this multicolored presentation follows a long Himalayan artistic tradition in which color itself conveys meaning rather than serving merely as decoration. Green Tara’s emerald body represents enlightened activity—compassion expressed through immediate and skillful action—while the deep blue sash symbolizes the purity and boundless nature of awakened wisdom. Red silk ribbons flowing around her arms evoke enlightened energy, and the turquoise and coral accents traditionally found throughout Himalayan Buddhist art symbolize protection, vitality, and the union of wisdom and compassion. Together these carefully balanced colors create a sculpture that is both visually radiant and iconographically faithful to Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Have questions? Read our Green Tara FAQ for answers about iconography, practice, and choosing a statue.Multicolored Green Tara Statue FeaturesGreen Tara is depicted in lalitasana—the royal ease posture—with her left leg folded in meditative contemplation and her right leg gracefully extended, signifying her readiness to respond instantly to the suffering of sentient beings. Her right hand displays the Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and compassionate blessing, while her left hand supports the stem of the utpala lotus, traditionally associated with Tara throughout Buddhist art. The fully opened blossom rising above her right shoulder symbolizes enlightenment brought to complete fruition, while the unopened bud above her left shoulder represents the enlightened potential present within every being, awaiting cultivation through wisdom, compassion, and diligent practice.The vivid polychrome finish enhances these symbolic qualities, drawing the eye naturally toward Green Tara’s serene expression and graceful posture while preserving the traditional iconography that has guided Newar Buddhist sculptors for centuries. Although compact in size, this finely detailed statue serves equally well as a personal meditation image, an altar centerpiece, or a collector’s example of authentic Himalayan craftsmanship. Certificate of authenticity Authentic, Handmade in Nepal Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin. Learn more about our certification