13" White Tara Copper Sculpture | Statue from Nepal

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13" White Tara Copper Sculpture | Statue from Nepal

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Name: 13" White Tara Copper Sculpture | Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA202
Price: 1025.00 USD
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White Tara, also known as the 'white saviouress,' embodies purity and transcendent wisdom. She is the consort of the fourth Dhyani Buddha, seated in a meditation pose with crossed legs and upturned soles. She raises her right hand from the vitarka mudra, while her left hand rests gently on her left knee, with the thumb and first finger touching. Adorned with the thirteen ornaments of a Bodhisattva and a divine scarf, her attire sparkles with precious stones, notably the intricate tiara and lotus earrings. Clothed in a skirt, her upper body is bare.

Turquoise adorns her forehead, symbolizing the eye of foreknowledge. Intriguingly, her palms and the soles of her feet bear an eight-petalled lotus featuring the Chinese yin-yang symbol, representing the harmonious interplay of male and female elements within the creative monad.

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Specifications

	CAA202
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 13.5 inch
	Width: 9.5 inch
	Depth: 8.5 inch
	Weight 4 kg

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The Radiant Embodiment of Compassion

This exquisite sculpture captures the serene grace and boundless compassion of White Tara, a revered bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly prominent in Tibetan traditions. Crafted from copper with an opulent gold finish, this statue emanates a luminous aura, inviting contemplation and spiritual solace. White Tara is often depicted as a youthful goddess, eternally serene and radiating a soft, milky white light, symbolizing purity, healing, and longevity. Her name itself, Tara, translates to "star," signifying her ability to guide beings through the darkness of suffering towards enlightenment. ––––––––––

A Goddess of Many Virtues

According to Buddhist mythology, White Tara emerged from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, as he wept over the suffering of the world. This tear transformed into a radiant lotus, from which White Tara sprang forth. She is known as the Mother of Liberation, the Swift Protector, and the Goddess of Long Life. Her presence is believed to dispel fear, cure illness, and offer protection from dangers, both physical and spiritual. In this sculpture, her posture and hand gestures convey her benevolent nature. The raised right hand in the gesture of *abhaya mudra* signifies fearlessness and protection, while the left hand, holding the stem of a lotus flower, symbolizes purity and the unfolding of wisdom. The lotus itself, a bloom that rises unstained from muddy waters, is a potent symbol of spiritual awakening and purity of heart. ––––––––––

Artistry from the Himalayas

Hailing from Nepal, a land steeped in rich spiritual heritage and renowned for its master artisans, this statue is a testament to centuries of artistic tradition. The intricate details, from the delicate ornamentation of her crown and jewelry to the flowing robes and serene facial features, showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of Nepalese artists. The use of copper as a base, enhanced by the gleaming gold plating, creates a piece that is not only visually stunning but also durable and imbued with a sacred significance. The base, designed as a lotus throne, further elevates the divine figure, symbolizing her exalted status and her connection to the purity of the Dharma. This sculpture is more than just an object of art; it is a conduit for divine energy, a reminder of the power of compassion, and a beacon of hope for all who behold it. It is an embodiment of devotion and a treasure for any sacred space or collection seeking to embrace the profound spiritual beauty of Tibetan Buddhism.

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.