Hand carved sandal wood figure of the Abhaya Mudra Buddha, on a lotus base. The Abhayamudra gesture of fearlessness is a mudra (gesture) that is the gesture of reassurance and safety, which dispels fear and accords divine protection and bliss in many Indian religions. This stature has decorative carved backdrop behind the Buddha. Approximately 8.75 inches tall. Backdrop is removable and can fall out, some chipping to fingers. Buddha, carved wooden figure, Buddha Figural, wooden Buddha, Buddhism, Hinduism, Asian decorative arts, Asian decor, Orientalism, orientalia, Asian wooden art, carved wooden art, Buddha art. 12 smalls