14" Goddess Ekajati Buddhist Copper Statue from Nepal

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14" Goddess Ekajati Buddhist Copper Statue from Nepal

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Name: 14" Goddess Ekajati Buddhist Copper Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIU366
Price: 1450.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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A manifestation of the unbounded benevolence of Mother Tara’s aspect as Blue Tara, Ekajati in Tibetan Buddhism is a potent protector of her devotees. Her distinctive abilities are expressed through her ethereal iconography, which depicts her in a wrathful aspect yet meditative mood, with three eyes, one breast and ornamentation of flayed skin and heads of her enemies. The dynamic form of Ekajati has been brilliantly captured in his gilded copper statue from Nepal, where she stands in an animated pose, emanating a brilliance which is defined by the flaming aura around her.

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Specifications

	MIU366
	COPPER GILDED WITH GOLD
	Height: 14 inch
	Width: 9.5 inch
	Depth: 6 inch
	Weight 3.50 kg

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The Wrathful Protector: Goddess Ekajati

This magnificent statue, crafted from copper and gilded with pure gold, embodies the fierce and protective aspects of Buddhist deities. Standing at an imposing height, it portrays Goddess Ekajati, a potent guardian figure revered in Tibetan Buddhism. Her form is dynamic and powerful, captured mid-action within a blazing halo of flames that symbolizes her unquenchable wisdom and her ability to burn away ignorance and negativity.

A Display of Divine Power

Goddess Ekajati, whose name signifies "One Braid," is often depicted with a single, solitary braid of hair, representing her solitary nature and her unwavering focus on protecting the Dharma. In this exquisite depiction, her posture is one of intense energy, with limbs poised for action. Her expression is fearsome, with bared fangs and piercing eyes, designed to strike terror into the hearts of negative forces and to inspire awe in her devotees. The intricate detailing of her ornamentation, including the garland of skulls around her neck, speaks to her mastery over life and death, and her role as a victor over the obstacles on the path to enlightenment. The gold gilding enhances the divine aura, making the statue radiate with celestial brilliance.

The Significance of Ekajati

Ekajati is a wrathful emanation of the great Bodhisattva Tara, a beloved female Buddha associated with compassion, protection, and swift action. While Tara is often depicted with a gentle demeanor, her wrathful forms, such as Ekajati, manifest when powerful intervention is needed to overcome profound spiritual challenges. She is invoked to remove obstacles, vanquish negative influences, and protect practitioners from harm, both external and internal. Her single braid is sometimes interpreted as representing the unity of all phenomena, or her single-minded dedication to the protection of the teachings. Stories tell of her ability to silence all opposition and to ensure that the sacred Dharma flourishes unimpeded.

An Artistic Masterpiece from the Himalayas

Hailing from Nepal, a land rich in Buddhist artistic tradition, this statue is a testament to the skill of Himalayan artisans. The meticulous craftsmanship, evident in the flowing lines of the flames, the precise rendering of facial features, and the delicate application of gold, showcases centuries of devotional artistry. The use of copper as the base material provides durability and a pleasing weight, while the gold gilding elevates it to a status of divine representation. Whether placed in a personal shrine, a meditation space, or as a striking centerpiece, this statue of Goddess Ekajati serves as a powerful reminder of the protective forces that guide us and the unwavering commitment to spiritual liberation. It is a piece that not only adorns a space but also inspires contemplation and devotion.

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.