Tibetan Garuda (Khyung) Winged Protector Statue – Hand-Painted Iron/Steel – 19cm
 
Description:
A vibrant hand-painted Tibetan Garuda (Khyung) statue depicting the fierce winged protector standing atop a subdued serpent figure. Cast in iron/steel and finished in gold, red, black, and green hand-applied paint, this piece reflects traditional Himalayan devotional iconography commonly associated with Tibetan and Nepalese spiritual art.
The solid metal construction gives the figure a substantial weight and presence, while the expressive detailing—outstretched wings, flame-like hair, and dynamic stance—captures the powerful protective symbolism of Garuda within Tibetan Buddhist and Himalayan traditions.
 
Features:
• Origin: Tibetan / Nepalese Himalayan region
• Era: 1980s–2000s
• Construction:
– Cast iron/steel
– Hand-painted decorative finish
– Detailed wings, flame-like hair, and stylised base
• Height: Approx. 19 cm
• Style: Tibetan Buddhist deity figure (Garuda / Khyung)
• Depiction: Winged protector standing over serpent/demon motif
 
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Solid and structurally sound. Light surface wear to painted areas consistent with age and handling. No cracks or breaks.
 
Materials:
Cast iron/steel with hand-painted decorative finish
 
Type:
Decorative spiritual statue / Tibetan Buddhist devotional figure