Materials:

Gold-plated copper

Lapis lazuli

Coral

Turquoise

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 9 inches

Wingspan: 6.5 inches

Width: 5 inches

Depth: 3.5 inches

Weight: 1.65 kilograms

Shipping Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal

Description:

This extraordinary gilded lapis Naga Kanya has been carved by Mater Nepali craftsmen and highlighted with insets of lapis, coral, and turquoise.

Naga Kanya is a revered and benevolent goddess in Hindu, Buddhist, and other Eastern traditions. She is depicted as a woman with a serpent’s lower body, a human torso, and bird wings – bridging earthly and spiritual realms. She is often shown with cobras above her crown and a conch shell in her hands.

Naga Kanya is a guardian of treasures, a protector of Dharma, and a bearer of wisdom. She is said to bring blessings such as prosperity, rain, friendship, and spiritual growth.