The Buddha sculpture holds both hands at chest height. Index finger and thumb of each hand form a circle, the fingertips of the left hand touch the palm of the right hand: this hand posture is called "Setting the wheel of the Teaching in motion (Dharmacakra mudra)". Originally, figures with this hand posture sat in the Indian pose, but later it was decided to use this hand posture only for figures in European sitting posture. Very rare also with standing figures. This Buddha made of natural stone (basanite) is a beautiful unique specimen, absolutely weatherproof.
Our sculptures are not perfect!
They are created by hand from natural material. Handcrafting offers no second attempt; each blow with hammer and chisel, once executed, is irrevocable.
Rock inclusions and/or small chips are testimony to the naturalness of the material and the dedicated craftwork of the artists and are therefore not to be considered a flaw.
Please keep this in mind if you decide to buy a hand-cut sculpture from Indonesia.
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