Copper Statue of Green Tara, the Compassionate Goddess

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Name: Copper Statue of Green Tara, the Compassionate Goddess
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WSA089
Price: 610.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

	WSA089
	Copper
	Height: 12.7 inch
	Width: 7.5 inch
	Depth: 8 inch
	Weight 2.86 kg

About the Item

Depicts Green Tara, the swift protector and embodiment of compassionate action in Tibetan Buddhism.
Symbolizes liberation and the overcoming of obstacles and fears.
Masterfully crafted from copper by skilled Nepalese artisans.
Features intricate details in the headdress, serene facial expression, and symbolic adornments.
Portrays Tara in the seated posture of ease, with her right leg extended for readiness to help.
Ideal for meditation spaces, altars, or as a significant piece of spiritual home decor.

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Embrace Compassion with the Green Tara of Nepal

This exquisite copper statue, standing at an impressive twelve inches, embodies the benevolent spirit of Green Tara, a revered goddess in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. Hailing from the artisan workshops of Nepal, this piece is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and spiritual devotion of the region. Green Tara, known as the "Mother of Liberation," is a swift protector and a source of immense compassion. Legend tells that she was born from the teardrop of the compassionate Avalokiteshvara, a Bodhisattva moved by the suffering of all sentient beings. Her green hue symbolizes her vibrant energy and her ability to overcome obstacles and fears. ––––––––––––––––––––

A Divine Presence, Masterfully Crafted

The artistry of this statue is truly remarkable. Each detail, from the intricate headdress adorned with symbolic motifs to the serene expression on Tara's face, has been meticulously rendered by skilled Nepalese craftsmen. The copper medium lends a sense of timelessness and gravitas, its patina hinting at the profound spiritual energy it holds. Tara is depicted in the seated posture of ease and grace, her right leg extended, symbolizing her readiness to descend and offer aid. Her left hand rests on her lap, holding the stem of a lotus flower, a symbol of purity and enlightenment. The delicate ornamentation adorning her arms, neck, and waist further enhances her divine beauty and ethereal nature. ––––––––––––––––––––

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

Green Tara is one of the most beloved deities in the Buddhist pantheon, revered for her power to grant wishes, dispel fears, and offer protection from all forms of danger, both physical and spiritual. She is often invoked to overcome the eight great fears, such as pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and doubt. Her emerald complexion signifies her active compassion and her ability to manifest instantaneously to help those in need. This statue serves as a powerful reminder of the boundless compassion and wisdom that lies within us all. It is an ideal piece for meditation, spiritual practice, or as a sacred adornment for any space, inviting peace, protection, and blessings. This representation, brought to you from Nepal, offers a tangible connection to a lineage of devotion that spans centuries, allowing you to bring the essence of Green Tara's loving presence into your life.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.