This is a great piece of valuable collection, a valuable personal alter or very good present. The handwork is very fine with incredible detailing. This unique work of art is ideal as a temple sculpture or statue. Hand - carved by our skillful craftsmen. Enhance your home and garden by this graceful new statue, symbol of peace and harmony. Tara buddha, is a female bodhisattva in mahayana buddhism who appears as a female buddha in vajrayana buddhism. She is known as the mother of liberation, and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. Tara is a tantric meditation deity whose practice is used by practitioners of the tibetan branch of vajrayana buddhism to develop certain inner qualities and understand outer, inner and secret teachings about compassion and emptiness. Tara is actually the generic name for a set of buddhas or bodhisattvas of similar aspect. Size - 10 inches height x 7 inches wide x 6 inches depth. Weight - 3.1 kg. Material - brass with antique green gold finish.