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Shakti Wood Sculpture Hand Carved Hindu Goddess Seated with Cobra-Wrapped Drum 18"
Item# 179w11m

Shakti Wood Sculpture Hand Carved Hindu Goddess Seated with Cobra-Wrapped Drum 18"

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Statue Details
Materials: Neem Tree Wood Hand Carved in Tamil Nadu, India
Total Height Including Base: 18 inches or 46 cms
Base Width & Depth: 10 x 3 inches
Weight: 5 pounds or 2 kgs
  • Shakti is seated with a cobra-wrapped drum, trident, knife, and skull cup, symbolizing creation, destruction, and transformation
  • The vibrant hand-painted details reflect traditional South Indian craftsmanship, with each object representing key aspects of Shakti's power
  • She is hand carved and painted by the artists of South India and completely one of a kind, you will receive this exact statue in your order

This vibrant and intricately hand-carved wood sculpture from South India portrays Shakti, the primordial energy and divine feminine power in Hinduism. Seated powerfully, Shakti holds significant symbolic items in her multiple hands: a cobra-wrapped drum (damaru), a trident (trishula), a knife, and a skull cup (kapala). Each of these objects reflects her role as the creator and destroyer, embodying both nurturing and fearsome aspects of divinity.

The cobra-wrapped drum symbolizes the rhythmic creation and destruction of the universe, while the trident represents the three aspects of time - past, present, and future - showing her control over all cosmic cycles. The knife signifies cutting through ignorance, and the skull cup represents the acceptance of mortality and the transformation of life's challenges into spiritual growth. Her seated posture and the detailed craftsmanship of the sculpture evoke an aura of strength and empowerment, while the hand-painted colors bring this fierce goddess to life with stunning detail.

This Shakti wood sculpture is perfect for devotees seeking to honor the divine feminine power, as well as for those who wish to enhance their spiritual space with a bold and symbolic representation of strength, transformation, and protection.


I always say to our customers; The sculpture chooses you, you do not choose the sculpture.
You just know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart.
- Kyle Tortora, Founder of Lotus Sculpture
By you this universe is borne,
By you this world is created,
O Devi, by you it is protected

The Shakta tradition glorifies Devi, the consort of Shiva, as the World Mother who, as Shakti, is the energy giving power behind all creation.  Shakti is shown in many forms.  As Uma or Parvati, she is the gentle consort of Shiva.  As Kamakshi or Rajarajeshwari she is the Great Mother.  In the form of Durga she rides a tiger, the ego and arrogance that man must subdue.  In her angry form she is Kali. In her sensual form she is Bogashakti. Bogashakti is the form that Parvati takes before going into the inner sanctum of a temple with her husband, Shiva. "Boga" meaning pleasure and "Shakti" meaning energy; this form embodies Devi's sexual energy.

The earliest term applied to the divine feminine, which still retains its popular usage, is Shakti. The word Shakti is used in a variety of ways ranging from its use as a way to illustrate the ultimate primordial creative power, to expressing the capacity or power of words to convey meaning. The word 'Shakti' is derived from the root 'shak,' meaning potency or the potential to produce, an assertion of Her inherent creative aptitude.

All interpretations of the word 'Shakti' hold common one parameter, Power. Specifically, Shakti means Power, Force and Feminine Energy. She represents the fundamental creative instinct underlying the cosmos, and is the energizing force of all divinity, of every being and every thing. Devotees believe the whole universe to be a manifestation of Shakti, who is also known by her general name Devi, from the Sanskrit root 'div' which means to shine.
The use of a wood polish will keep the wood looking fresh and the colors vibrant.

Wood statues are easy to take care of as they just need some annual upkeep to keep them looking as they did when they were first carved. All the wood used by Lotus Sculpure's artists is dried out for months. Moisture causes cracks in the sculpture as the wood contracts and expands in different temperatures. Our wood has little to no moisture in it assuring that the sculpture is not going to crack in its journey into different climates. Here are some simple tips to keep your statue in good condition:

  • Dust the statue as needed to prevent dirt build up
  • To make the statue shine use a natural wood cleaner and a cotton cloth to buff the sculpture

We prefer Old English to polish and buff our statues. The use of a wood polish like Old English will keep the wood looking fresh and keep the colors looking vibrant. For natural wood and painted wooden statues we recommend Old English for lighter woods. For darker wood statues we recommend Old English for darker woods. Lotus Sculpture cleans and polishes each wooden statue prior to shipping them to the customer.

We recommend keeping wooden statues in an indoor environment. Wood statues can go outside however, they will wear more quickly and develop an antique appearance. If you would like to put a wood statue from Lotus Sculpture outside and keep the same appearance of the sculpture we would recommend first coating the statue with a couple of layers of sealant or polyurethane. We would then recommend placing the statue in a partially covered area. The more exposure to the elements the more the statue will wear over time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding your wooden statue from Lotus Sculpture, (760) 994-4455 or [email protected].

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You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page.  Besides the shipping price, the results will also display the date the statue will arrive at your home. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.


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This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. ​International shipping charges will be calculated automatically upon checkout. ​
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page.  Or you can email [email protected] or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code.​ Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.

Shakti Wood Sculpture Hand Carved Hindu Goddess Seated with Cobra-Wrapped Drum 18"

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Shakti Wood Sculpture Hand Carved Hindu Goddess Seated with Cobra-Wrapped Drum 18"

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