Earth Witness Bronze Statuette of Balinese Buddha _artisan--novica-artisan-13716 citrine and composite turquoise

citrine and composite turquoise

Presented by Thai Tribal Crafts

25" L with 2" extender (43

the intricate motifs allude to ancient Zapotec motifs

Earth Witness Bronze Statuette of Balinese Buddha _artisan--novica-artisan-13716 citrine and composite turquoiseMeditating, Buddha sits in the lotus pose with his hands in the bhumisparsa mudra. This mudra or hand gesture represents the moment when Buddha achieved enlightenment. As the story goes, Buddha was sitting in meditation with his left hand resting palm up in his lap, and his right hand touching the earth. Buddha was challenged by a demon, who asked him for a witness that would attest to his right to achieve enlightenment. To reply he touched the