Comments: Lovingly crafted, this artist’s interpretation of goddess Tara invokes feminine strength and serenity in both posture and expression. Please see the close-up photos to appreciate the exquisite detail. I repack and add bubble wrap to manufacturer's packaging to assure it arrives safely. The manufacturer states this is 'cold-cast bronze' and it does indeed have the look and feel, but it's polyresin with a smooth metallic finish, mostly because that makes more sense in this price range. These are durable materials though, I think you'll be pleased. See my seller ratings and buy with confidence. Plus I ship fast.

Goddess Tara is probably the oldest goddess who is still worshipped extensively in modern times. Tara originated as a Hindu goddess, a Great Goddess -- the Mother Creator, representing the eternal life force that fuels all life. There are many embodiments of Tara, but the best known are the White Tara and the Green Tara.

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In Sanskrit, the name Tara means Star, but she was also called She Who Brings Forth Life, The Great Compassionate Mother, and The Embodiment of Wisdom, and the Great Protectress.

Adopted by Buddhism, she become the most widely revered deity in the Tibetan pantheon. In Buddhist tradition, Tara is actually much greater than a goddess -- she is a female Buddha, an enlightened one was has attained the highest wisdom, capability and compassion. . . one who can take human form and who remains in oneness with the every living thing.