Rare 17th-century Karma Pakshi (2nd Karmapa) – Museum-quality Polychrome Wooden Statue – 44 cm – Consecration Intact

Iconic Master of the Karma Kagyu: Karma Pakshi

This exceptional polychrome wooden sculpture depicts the historical figure Karma Pakshi (1204-1283), the second Karmapa and a central authority within the 'Black Hat' lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Dated to the 17th to early 18th century, this object represents the pinnacle of Tibeto-Chinese sacred woodcarving from the Himalayan region. (Ladakh) 

Forensic Audit & Technical Dossier

At 1stbuddha.nl, we subject every object to rigorous technical validation. The results for this masterpiece confirm its museum status:

• Material Analysis & Dehydration: At a height of 44 cm, the statue weighs only 2.3 kg. This extremely low weight attests to complete cellular dehydration of the solid wood core over a period of more than 300 years. Unopened Consecration (Rabné): The ritual bottom seal is completely intact. The original wooden closing board is sealed with a historical mixture of resin and wax, where the natural shrinkage seam confirms the authenticity of the 17th-century construction. UV Spectral Analysis: Under 365nm UV light, the polychromy shows a completely matte reaction. This confirms the absence of modern synthetic pigments, resins, or restorations. Microscopic Validation (Dino-Lite): Analysis of the pigment layers shows the use of mineral pigments (including malachite and cinnabar). Traces of historical monastery restorations are visible in the form of brittle wax seal rings around old insect holes, which substantiates the honest provenance history.