[Sherab Chhama], Buddhist Handmade Statue, [Half Gold Plated], [Face Painted] and [High quality], Bon Culture

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[Sherab Chhama], Buddhist Handmade Statue, [Half Gold Plated], [Face Painted] and [High quality], Bon Culture

Sipai Gyalmo Yeshe Walmo

US$ 420.00

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Min Order: 1 pc

Dimensions:	30x25x15 cm (11.8 × 9.8 × 5.9 inches)
Gross Weight:	2.72 kg (6 lbs)
Material:	Copper
Iconography / Artist:	Sherab Chamma
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	Jan 02, 2025

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Subtotal: US$ 420.00

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Sherab Chamma

Loving Mother of Wisdom, known in Tibetan as Sherab Chamma, is the principal female deity in the ancient Bon religion—an indigenous spiritual tradition of Tibet, the Himalayas, and Central Asia. The term "Bon" means "truth" in the Zhang Zhung language, echoing the deep-rooted heritage of Western Tibet.
Regarded as the compassionate embodiment of wisdom itself, Sherab Chamma is revered as the spiritual mother of all Enlightened Ones and Bon deities. Among the Four Transcendent Onesthe central figures in the Bon pantheon—she holds the foremost place and is the only female, symbolizing nurturing wisdom and timeless guidance.

Sherab Chamma is venerated in many forms, ranging from serene and peaceful to wrathful and fiercely protective. In her most wrathful manifestation, she appears as Sipai Gyalmo, the Queen of the World, with three faces and six arms—a fierce guardian and the supreme protector of the Bon tradition. In her semi-wrathful form, she is Yeshe Walmo, a personal protector and a deity of healing and purification.

This sacred figure continues to inspire devotees with her boundless compassion, strength, and transformative power, offering protection, wisdom, and healing across generations.

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery

Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.

Express Carriers: We partner with DHL Express, FedEx International, and licensed Air Cargo freighters with end-to-end tracking.
Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.