Indonesian Standing Figure of Tara Devi

One hand at the heart, a lotus bud at the shoulder, eyes lowered.

This standing figure of Tara Devi is lava stone from Indonesia, its age indeterminate. Tara is a revered female figure of compassion in Buddhist traditions, honored widely across Asia. Here she stands on a round lotus base, crowned with a tall tiered headdress, her garment belted in bands of jewelry. One hand rises toward the chest and the other hangs at her side. The stone is pale, with green tones gathered at the shoulders and crown. Seven feet high.

Compassion, at a height that commands respect.