Decorative Statue of Hamid Mahdavi — A Tribute to Courage and Humanity

This unique decorative statue is a tribute to Hamid Mahdavi, an Iranian firefighter whose image became widely known after photographs and videos showed him carrying an injured person on his back during the events in Mashhad in January 2026.

The statue recreates that powerful moment as a piece of commemorative art. It is inspired by publicly circulated photographs and video footage from the incident, with the goal of preserving the image of a person using his strength and courage to help another human being.

The figure is individually modeled from PLA (polylactic acid) using 3D-printing technology and carefully finished in white. The statue stands approximately 8 inches (20 cm) tall and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide, and is mounted on a matching PLA display box that provides a simple, clean presentation.

Rather than focusing on politics, this artwork is intended to remember a human act of compassion, courage, and selflessness. It represents the universal idea of helping another person in a moment of danger and difficulty.

Hamid Mahdavi was a firefighter from Mashhad. Reports state that he was killed on January 8, 2026, after helping injured people during the unrest. His image carrying an injured person became widely shared and has since inspired artists to create different forms of tribute.

Dimensions: Approximately 8″ (20 cm) high × 4.5″ (11.5 cm) wide
Material: PLA
Colour: White
Base: Matching PLA display box
Type: Decorative commemorative statue

For those who would like to learn more about Hamid Mahdavi and the circumstances surrounding the photograph and video that inspired this artwork, please visit Hamid Mahdavi Story Page.

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Size: ~8in. (20 cm)

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