Centered on the Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Protector and Wealth Deity Zha Jilhamo, this artwork is crafted through traditional hand-painted colored sand techniques. Delicately detailed and compact in size (17x22cm), it harmonizes artistic collectibility with functional elegance for modern interiors.
Artistic Features & Craftsmanship
Iconography: Zha Jilhamo is depicted in a rare pose—holding her ritual mask before her chest—symbolizing the unveiling of compassion and the Buddhist tenet of “dispelling illusions to reveal true nature.”
Technique: Utilizes time-honored Tibetan sand-painting methods, layering naturally dyed mineral pigments (gold and deep blue dominate) with meticulous precision. Each grain is manually placed, echoing the impermanent yet sacred ethos of sand mandala art.
Symbolism: The deity holds a divine staff and golden ingot, representing authority and wealth. Her fierce facial patterns juxtaposed with compassionate eyes embody the Vajrayana teaching of “wrathful form, benevolent essence.”
Cultural Significance & Application
As Tibet’s sole female wealth deity, Zha Jilhamo is venerated for attracting prosperity, averting misfortune, and ensuring spiritual protection. Ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or luxury interiors, the piece is framed in either minimalist wood or traditional Tibetan motifs, seamlessly blending sacred art with modern design.
Collectible Value & Artisan Legacy
Each piece is hand-painted by master Thangka artisans using ancient mineral pigment formulas, ensuring enduring vibrancy. Capturing the deity’s essence through exquisite craftsmanship, it merges Tibetan spiritual wisdom into daily life—serving as both a sacred talisman for blessings and a heritage-preserving collectible of intangible cultural heritage.
