Let's highlight female divine power and meet Vajrayogini! Vajrayogini is a representation of complete buddhahood in female form and embodies the wisdom of all buddhas. She represents the state of full enlightenment achieved through a tantric practice of which she is the main focus. In this sculpture she gazes upward, holding a skull cup in one hand and a curved knife in another and balancing a staff in the nook of her arm. A garland of skulls drapes her body, posed in a dynamic stance. The sculpture portrays the energy and power of the deity and is complemented by the detailed rendering of her flaming body halo. It’s time to #MeetTheDeities! Each week, we’ll highlight one of these figures, and explore how they’re represented in Himalayan art. _________ Vajrayogini; Tibet; 17th century; metal alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; C2002.47.2 (HAR 65177) #Vajrayogini #HimalayanArt #TibetanBuddhism #Deity #Figures #RubinMuseum #FemalePower