Cambodian Handmade Wood Protection Buddha Statue 22"

Dimensions:

.  Height: 22 inches

.  Width:  6.5 inches

.  Depth:  5 inches

.  Origin: Cambodia

.  Material: Wood


A wooden quality Buddha handmade by carvers from remote villages in Cambodia. This statue depicts the Buddha in protection gesture or "fear not" gesture. The pose is called Abhaya mudra in Sanskrit.

A fine and elegant wood carving of a Buddha statue that can be placed anywhere in your home or office.

. About the Protection Gesture - Abhaya Mudra

The gesture of protection or fearlessness is also identified with the gesture of giving refuge. The right hand usually makes this gesture, with the palm held outwards and the fingers extended upwards. It is similar to the boon-granting pose, except that the hand points upwards instead of downwards.

The Abhaya mudra represents the Buddha's protection from all the fears of cyclic existence. In early Buddhist art this pose is commonly shown on statues of the Buddha, where it represents his protective blessings.

 . Variation in color of the wood from one statue to another may occur as each piece is individually carved by the artisan adding the artistic quality of the sculpture.