14" Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Green Tara Statue from Nepal

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14" Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Green Tara Statue from Nepal

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Name: 14" Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Green Tara Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS756
Price: 1875.00 USD
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"OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA”

In Tibetan Buddhism, Green Tara is a beloved deity who is worshipped by reciting this mantra. It is a potent invocation that embodies her capacity for compassion and her quick response to alleviate suffering. With her right foot extended and poised to spring into action, Goddess Green Tara represents enlightened activity and protection. The deity's tranquil look and vivid green color are highlighted by the intricately crafted statue, which reflects her affinity with nature and the virtues of courage and compassion. For devotees, this holy image serves as a source of inspiration and a spiritual reminder.

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Specifications

	MIS756
	COPPER WITH GOLD PLATED
	Height: 14 inch
	Width: 10 inch
	Depth: 7.5 inch
	Weight 5.40 kg

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Embodied Compassion and Swift Deliverance

This magnificent statue captures the serene presence of Green Tara, a beloved Bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, known for her swift compassion and ability to overcome obstacles. Crafted with exquisite detail from copper and lavishly gold-plated, this piece radiates an aura of divine grace and spiritual power, bringing a touch of enlightened energy to any space. Green Tara is often depicted as a youthful, radiant goddess, embodying active compassion and the wisdom that arises from it. Her essence is one of protection, healing, and the granting of wishes, making her a beacon of hope for devotees.

A Celestial Protector's Form

The artistry of this statue is evident in every meticulously rendered element. Green Tara is seated in the meditative posture of *vajra* on a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. Her right hand is extended in the *varada mudra*, the gesture of giving and granting boons, signifying her readiness to offer blessings and protection. In her left hand, she holds a lotus flower, a potent symbol of her connection to the pure and untainted nature of enlightenment. This lotus is often depicted as blooming, representing the unfolding of wisdom and compassion. The intricate crown adorning her head, along with the delicate jewelry, speaks to her regal status as a divine being, while the subtle turquoise and red accents add vibrant touches to the predominantly golden form.

Mythological Roots and Cultural Significance

The legend of Green Tara's origin is deeply inspiring. It is said that she was born from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as he witnessed the suffering of the world. Her tears of empathy then transformed into a lake, and from this lake arose a lotus flower. As the lotus opened, Green Tara emerged, radiating green light and vowing to dedicate her existence to alleviating suffering and guiding beings towards liberation. Her swiftness in responding to prayers is legendary, earning her the epithet "She Who Grants Wishes" and "Swift Mother." In Tibetan culture, she is revered as a mother figure, offering solace, courage, and protection from fear and adversity. This statue, originating from Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual traditions, embodies centuries of devotion and artistic mastery in the representation of this powerful and benevolent deity. Its presence serves as a constant reminder of the boundless compassion that permeates the universe and the potential for inner peace and enlightenment within all beings.

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.