India has vast culture of wood carving. The artisans are expert enough to make stones or wood come alive. It is a beautiful wooden sculpture of ‘Radha and Krishna’, the divine lovers standing close to each other.
In this sculpture, Krishna standing in Tribhanga posture (one leg bent in front of the other), properly jewelled, wearing crown with peacock feathers on his head, necklaces and flower garland. The sash is falling from both the arms and ‘Pitambara’ (Lower Garments) contain heavy folds with waistband. He is also seen playing a flute, the end of which is arrow shaped.
To the next of Lord Krishna, Radha is standing with smile on her face. She is wearing Sari with heavy folds and beautifully ornamented with crown, earrings, necklaces, flower garland, waist belt and a small nose-ring.
She is holding a pot full of water in her left hand and a small flower garland in the right one. It looks like that the Radha got the garland for Krishna as their meeting gift.
The platform in bottom is designed with grass and trees and the peacock seen in the bottom is symbolizes a meeting of two divine lovers in a bower.
Krishna has mark of ‘V’ on his forehead which provides the glimpse of Lord Vishnu, whom the Krishna is the incarnation of. The South Indian artistic influence can be seen in the overall attribute of the sculpture.
This description is by Miss Indra Vats. She has a deep interest in Indian art and iconography and is currently working at the National Museum of India, one of the premier organizations engaged in the curation and protection of Indian heritage.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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