Lapis Lazuli Makahala

A large, magnificent, finely carved, highest grade AAAAA lapis lazuli sculpture depicts Mahakala Panjaranatha, a wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism. He stands in a dynamic posture over a layered lotus base, emphasizing a grounded, powerful presence. Every surface of the stone is highly polished, which brings out the stark contrast between the intense royal blue of the lapis lazuli and the light, web-like mineral variations. A 6.7 lb statue.
• Material: Deep cobalt-blue natural lapis lazuli gemstone with characteristic golden pyrite flecks and distinct white calcite veins running through the stone.
• Iconography: Features a fierce facial expression with three eyes, a crown of skulls, and bared fangs. He balances a horizontal ritual wooden staff (gandi) across his forearms while holding a curved knife (kartika) and a skull cup (kapala).
• Background: Backed by an integrated arching halo (prabhamandala) intricately incised with stylized, dense flames representing pristine awareness.
• Origin: Crafted in the traditional high-relief style typical of fine Himalayan or Nepalese gemstone artistry.