Standing Buddha Statue made of Tagua Fruit (AKA Palm FruitIvory)

This beautiful Tagua Fruit (AKA Palm FruitIvory) Statue depicts a standing Buddha (or Amitabha Buddha). Buddha means awakened one: someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things as they really are. Tagua Fruit (AKA Palm FruitIvory) is sourced from the tagua palm tree, which produces a nut containing white fluids, similar to a coconut. Once the fruit ripens, the white material hardens and looks like elephant ivories. PalmIvory has relaxing effects, a principle that has been conceded down through the millennium. It is a smooth “stone” with a structure that feels enjoyable in the hands. By simply rubbing such carvings between your forefinger and thumb, you can sense the soothing effect within your body.

The statue is approximately 7.5" wide and weighs 262 grams.