The quiet wooden effigy of Buddha shows quite a significant relic of the Khampti tribe, an ethnic group dwelling in principally the states of Arunachal Pradesh, India, and Myanmar. The statue thus captures in wood a seated Buddha, Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra, the gesture of the touch of earth that depicts the moment of enlightenment of the Buddha. It is made with the carving technique that exhibits the exquisite craftsmanship and spirit of people from Khampti.

The Buddha is achieving the Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra in which the right hand is raised towards earth to signify that earth is his witness in the moment of enlightenment. It is the most holy gesture in the Buddhist form of representations and it is quite often found in the traditional sculptures of Khampti.
The skill of Khampti artisans is a testimony to their dedication to the culture and heritage of their spiritual heritage. These wooden sculptures are not merely religious icons, but also depict the artistic traditions of Northeast India.