12 inch/ 33 cm Four Armed Mahakala | མགོན་པོ། | 大黑天

Four Armed Mahakala is a Buddhist deity in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. He is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, and one of Tibetan Buddhism's most important and powerful protectors.Four Armed Mahakala is typically depicted with four arms, each holding a different symbolic object, as his name suggests. A skull cup filled with blood, a vajra (a ritual implement symbolizing the indestructible nature of the enlightened mind), a sword, and a lasso or noose are among the items. The skull cup represents the transmutation of negative emotions, the vajra the indestructible nature of enlightenment, the sword wisdom, and the lasso the ability to control and bind negative forces.Four Armed Mahakala is depicted wrathfully, with bulging eyes, a skull crown, and a fierce expression. His body is frequently depicted in dark blue or black, representing the infinite and unfathomable nature of his power.Four Armed Mahakala is frequently invoked in Tibetan Buddhism for protection against obstacles, negativity, and harm. He is also associated with the removal of impediments to spiritual practice and the promotion of success in all endeavors.