The great Garuda is widely worshipped, especially in the Indian subcontinent. In the Nepal region, the aquiline deity takes on a ferocious iconography, a reflection of the popular devotional imagination. The mask of Garuda that you see on this page captures the ferocity and invincibility of the vahana (mount) of Vishnu.
Brass, with a bitone colour finish. An ornate five-spired crown, highly characteristic of Nepalese iconography. Beneath it a brow pouring forth with keen wisdom and downright ruthlessness directed at adharma. The aquiline features of Garuda’s face have been carved with the greatest skill and lifelike detail.
A parasol projection on top and an ornate bust complete the mask composition. The fingers of Garuda entwined around the twin projections from His facial aperture is the most spine-chilling aspect of this work.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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