Brass Earth Witness Buddha Statue 27" Woodcarvings the other leg is bent

the other leg is bent with the foot in lotus position

Because each statue is individually hand carved from natural stone

palm open in the abhaya mudra or "fearlessness" hand postion which is a gesture of reassurance and protection and is meant to dispel fear

Expertly carved facial features create a captivating focal point that inspires calm reflection

Fingers are lengthened in a meaningful way to exaggerate the importance of the earth touching pose

Brass Earth Witness Buddha Statue 27" Woodcarvings the other leg is bentStatue DetailsMaterials: Thai Brass Cast in Bangkok, ThailandTotal Height Including Base: 27 inchesBase Width & Depth: 16 x 10 inchesWeight: 38 pounds The Thai Buddha is in the Chiang Saen style of Northern Thailand with a lotus bulb shaped finial on top of his head His right hand is in the bhumisparsha mudra or earth touching gesture with his hand extended over his knee towards the ground This earth touching hand position he took in the moments