TibetBronze, 15th to 16th centuryDimensions: Height 9 cmWeight: 400 gramsA daka is the male aspect of a dakini, a female goddess of wisdom, sometimes also translated as "celestial being" or "sky walker". This daka is standing on a round lotus base in long robes, his face is looking at the sky with a mouth wide agap, exposing his fangs. The eyes are also wide open and bulging with strong eyebrows, the third eye spots the forehead. A skull crown decorates the head. A beaded long necklace is hanging down to the belly. The hands are forming the bhutadarma mudra, gesture to ward off evil. He is also holding a vajra and ghanta sympolizing method and wisdom.