Rebgong Maha Heruka Thangka Pendant｜Double-Sided Hand-Painted Gawu with Black-Gold Copper Frame (4 × 5 cm)

① Product Overview

This Maha Heruka Thangka Pendant is a finely crafted double-sided hand-painted gawu, created in the Rebgong (Amdo) artistic tradition of Tibetan thangka painting.
The artwork is presented within a black-gold copper frame, designed for portable devotion, collection, or personal display.

Fully hand-painted using traditional mineral pigments, this piece reflects the complexity and intensity characteristic of high-grade Rebgong thangka works. The compact format preserves the integrity of classical composition while making it suitable for contemporary spiritual practice and collection.

② Deity Introduction

Maha Heruka is an early and powerful protector deity within Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, appearing in wrathful form to embody awakened wisdom in its most dynamic expression.
In Buddhist iconography, Heruka figures represent the transformation of intense emotions into enlightened awareness, serving as guardians of profound tantric teachings.

Rather than symbolizing fear or destruction, Maha Heruka is understood as an expression of compassionate protection, manifesting fierce clarity to safeguard practitioners and sacred lineages.

③ Spiritual Meaning & Practice Logic

Maha Heruka is traditionally associated with deep inner transformation, particularly practices related to repentance, purification, and the refinement of inner energies.
In Vajrayana contexts, such protector forms are approached through intention, discipline, and correct lineage transmission, emphasizing personal responsibility rather than external outcomes.

The imagery reflects the principle that transformation arises through confronting obstacles directly, guided by wisdom and ethical commitment.

④ Combined Practice Logic

Not applicable.
This work presents a single-deity composition, allowing full focus on the iconography, symbolism, and meditative presence of Maha Heruka without paired figures.

⑤ Artistic Origin & Lineage

This piece originates from Rebgong, a historic center of Tibetan Buddhist art in the Amdo region, renowned for its intricate compositions and rigorous standards of proportion.
Rebgong thangkas are distinguished by dense iconography, precise line work, and layered visual depth, requiring extensive time and mastery from the artist.

The painting reflects a high-complexity composition, vivid facial expression, and refined detailing, indicating a labor-intensive process and advanced artistic skill rather than workshop production.

⑥ Materials & Craftsmanship

• Double-sided hand-painted thangka

• Natural mineral pigments for long-term color stability

• Black-gold copper gawu frame

• Hand-finished details emphasizing depth and clarity

The use of traditional materials ensures durability suitable for long-term preservation and cultural inheritance.

⑦ Size, Format & Details

• Painting size: 4 × 5 cm

• Format: Thangka Pendant (Gawu)

• Structure: Double-sided copper case with hanging cord

• Display: Portable / wearable / shrine placement

⑧ Usage & Suitable For

This piece is suitable for:

• Vajrayana practitioners familiar with protector iconography

• Collectors of high-grade Rebgong thangka art

• Personal meditation, travel altars, or private shrine settings

It is intended for those who appreciate both spiritual symbolism and fine traditional craftsmanship.

⑨ Cultural Note & Disclaimer

This artwork is presented as a religious and cultural object, reflecting Tibetan Buddhist artistic heritage.
It does not guarantee spiritual, material, or personal outcomes, and should be approached with respect for its cultural, artistic, and contemplative context.