1
/
de
12
Etsy
Oil-Varnished Chhinnamasta Thangka, Tantric Hindu Goddess Chhinnamastika Art with Silk Brocade, Hand-Painted Nepal
Oil-Varnished Chhinnamasta Thangka, Tantric Hindu Goddess Chhinnamastika Art with Silk Brocade, Hand-Painted Nepal
Prix habituel
$326.99 CAD
Prix habituel
$652.18 CAD
Prix promotionnel
$326.99 CAD
Prix unitaire
/
par
Frais d'expédition calculés à l'étape de paiement.
Impossible de charger la disponibilité du service de retrait
This original hand-painted Thangka depicts Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika, a powerful Tantric goddess associated with transformation, self-transcendence, spiritual awakening, and the profound relationship between life and death.
Hand-painted in Nepal on handmade cotton canvas using natural pigments and gold accents, the painting is finished with traditional oil varnish and mounted in silk brocade. Its dramatic imagery and detailed craftsmanship make it a distinctive example of Himalayan Tantric sacred art.
Chhinnamasta – The Self-Decapitated Goddess
In Hindu Tantra, Chhinnamasta is one of the Ten Mahavidyas, the ten Great Wisdom Goddesses. Her fierce appearance expresses profound spiritual concepts rather than ordinary violence.
She is traditionally depicted holding her own severed head while streams of blood flow from her neck. This striking imagery has multiple Tantric interpretations and is associated with self-transcendence, sacrifice, the life force, transformation, and liberation from attachment.
Sacred Symbolism
The severed head can symbolize the cutting of ego-clinging, attachment, and limited identity.
The streams of blood represent life force and the interconnected themes of nourishment, sacrifice, life, and transformation.
The curved blade or scimitar symbolizes cutting through ignorance, attachment, and illusion.
Chhinnamasta is often shown standing above a divine couple in union. Within Tantric symbolism, this imagery relates to desire, creative energy, and the transformation of powerful worldly energies into a path toward spiritual realization.
Her fierce form therefore represents transformation and wisdom, not anger or destruction for its own sake.
Oil-Varnished Finish
The traditional oil-varnished surface gives the natural pigments greater warmth and visual depth while creating a subtle sheen. The varnish also adds a protective layer over the painted surface.
This finish gives the Thangka a distinctive character that differs from an untreated traditional water-based painting.
Traditional Himalayan Craftsmanship
An artisan paints this Thangka by hand using traditional Himalayan techniques. Its detailed iconography, natural pigments, gold accents, oil-varnished surface, and traditional silk brocade mounting create a striking sacred artwork for collectors and practitioners interested in Hindu and Tantric traditions.
It suits a meditation or yoga room, Hindu altar, Tantric practice space, sacred-art collection, or as a distinctive example of Himalayan religious art. Formal Tantric practices connected with Chhinnamasta are traditionally undertaken with appropriate teachings and guidance.
Artwork Details
Subject: Chhinnamasta / Chhinnamastika
Tradition: Hindu Tantra / Mahavidya
Painting Size: 15 x 19 inches (38 x 50 cm)
Overall Size with Silk Brocade: 32 x 44 inches (81 x 112 cm)
Material: Handmade cotton canvas
Colors: Natural pigments and gold accents
Finish: Traditional oil varnish
Mounting: Traditional silk brocade
Technique: Traditional hand painting
Origin: Hand-painted in Nepal
Type: Original hand-painted artwork, not a print
Important Information
Each painting is individually hand-painted, so subtle variations in brushwork, pigments, brocade, stitching, and measurements are natural characteristics of handmade artwork.
The oil-varnished surface adds warmth, depth, and a subtle sheen. Its appearance and gold details may vary depending on lighting and viewing angle.
Actual colors may vary slightly due to photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen settings.
The inner painting measures approximately 15 x 19 inches (38 x 50 cm). The complete Thangka with silk brocade measures approximately 32 x 44 inches (81 x 112 cm).
We will carefully roll the painting and pack it securely in a durable PVC tube for safe transport.
Import duties, VAT, customs taxes, brokerage fees, and other destination-country charges are not included in the purchase price and are the buyer‘s responsibility.
Hand-painted in Nepal on handmade cotton canvas using natural pigments and gold accents, the painting is finished with traditional oil varnish and mounted in silk brocade. Its dramatic imagery and detailed craftsmanship make it a distinctive example of Himalayan Tantric sacred art.
Chhinnamasta – The Self-Decapitated Goddess
In Hindu Tantra, Chhinnamasta is one of the Ten Mahavidyas, the ten Great Wisdom Goddesses. Her fierce appearance expresses profound spiritual concepts rather than ordinary violence.
She is traditionally depicted holding her own severed head while streams of blood flow from her neck. This striking imagery has multiple Tantric interpretations and is associated with self-transcendence, sacrifice, the life force, transformation, and liberation from attachment.
Sacred Symbolism
The severed head can symbolize the cutting of ego-clinging, attachment, and limited identity.
The streams of blood represent life force and the interconnected themes of nourishment, sacrifice, life, and transformation.
The curved blade or scimitar symbolizes cutting through ignorance, attachment, and illusion.
Chhinnamasta is often shown standing above a divine couple in union. Within Tantric symbolism, this imagery relates to desire, creative energy, and the transformation of powerful worldly energies into a path toward spiritual realization.
Her fierce form therefore represents transformation and wisdom, not anger or destruction for its own sake.
Oil-Varnished Finish
The traditional oil-varnished surface gives the natural pigments greater warmth and visual depth while creating a subtle sheen. The varnish also adds a protective layer over the painted surface.
This finish gives the Thangka a distinctive character that differs from an untreated traditional water-based painting.
Traditional Himalayan Craftsmanship
An artisan paints this Thangka by hand using traditional Himalayan techniques. Its detailed iconography, natural pigments, gold accents, oil-varnished surface, and traditional silk brocade mounting create a striking sacred artwork for collectors and practitioners interested in Hindu and Tantric traditions.
It suits a meditation or yoga room, Hindu altar, Tantric practice space, sacred-art collection, or as a distinctive example of Himalayan religious art. Formal Tantric practices connected with Chhinnamasta are traditionally undertaken with appropriate teachings and guidance.
Artwork Details
Subject: Chhinnamasta / Chhinnamastika
Tradition: Hindu Tantra / Mahavidya
Painting Size: 15 x 19 inches (38 x 50 cm)
Overall Size with Silk Brocade: 32 x 44 inches (81 x 112 cm)
Material: Handmade cotton canvas
Colors: Natural pigments and gold accents
Finish: Traditional oil varnish
Mounting: Traditional silk brocade
Technique: Traditional hand painting
Origin: Hand-painted in Nepal
Type: Original hand-painted artwork, not a print
Important Information
Each painting is individually hand-painted, so subtle variations in brushwork, pigments, brocade, stitching, and measurements are natural characteristics of handmade artwork.
The oil-varnished surface adds warmth, depth, and a subtle sheen. Its appearance and gold details may vary depending on lighting and viewing angle.
Actual colors may vary slightly due to photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen settings.
The inner painting measures approximately 15 x 19 inches (38 x 50 cm). The complete Thangka with silk brocade measures approximately 32 x 44 inches (81 x 112 cm).
We will carefully roll the painting and pack it securely in a durable PVC tube for safe transport.
Import duties, VAT, customs taxes, brokerage fees, and other destination-country charges are not included in the purchase price and are the buyer‘s responsibility.
Share
No reviews
