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