16" Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Green Tara Copper Statue from Nepal

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16" Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Green Tara Copper Statue from Nepal

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Name: 16" Tibetan Buddhist Goddess Green Tara Copper Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS712
Price: 1715.00 USD
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Green Tara, a symbol of dynamic compassion, is a rich tapestry of symbolism. She signifies youthful vigor and karma.

Holding lotus (Utpala) flowers in her hands, she embodies the promise of relief from suffering day and night, associated with the Moon and longevity. Green Tara's posture is significant; her left leg tucked up represents wisdom and merit, while her extended right leg signifies readiness for action and stepping down from her Lotus throne, possibly subduing with her right foot. In her hand gestures, the Varada Mudra (gesture of giving) with her right hand and the Vitarka Mudra (gesture of teaching or refuge) with her left hand reflect her dual role as a Goddess of Action and a bestower of wisdom and compassion.

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Specifications

	MIS712
	COPPER WITH GOLD PLATED
	Height: 16 inch
	Width: 11 inch
	Depth: 6 inch
	Weight 6.20 kg

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Embodiment of Compassion: A Reverent Depiction of Green Tara

This exquisite statue captures the divine presence of Green Tara, a revered Bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying swift compassion and protective energy. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail from copper and adorned with a lustrous gold plating, this artwork emanates a profound sense of spiritual significance and artistic mastery. The serene countenance, with its gentle smile and piercing gaze, invites contemplation and offers solace to all who behold her. Her posture, seated in the lotus position on a multi-tiered lotus base, signifies spiritual awakening and purity. In Buddhist lore, Green Tara is often depicted as a savior who descends to Earth to alleviate suffering. Tales recount her spontaneous emergence from a tear shed by the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, moved by the suffering of the world. She is known as the "Mother of Liberation" and the "Mother of all Buddhas," a powerful protector who grants wishes and overcomes obstacles with unwavering grace. Her green complexion symbolizes her active, compassionate nature, always ready to leap into action to help beings. The lotus she holds, a symbol of purity and enlightenment, blooms in her left hand, while her right hand is in the gesture of bestowing blessings (Varada mudra), signifying her generosity and the granting of boons. ––––––––––––––––––––

A Masterpiece of Nepalese Craftsmanship

This statue is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Nepal, where Buddhist art has flourished for centuries. Nepalese artisans, renowned for their skill in metalwork, have brought this divine form to life with unparalleled precision. The intricate detailing on her crown, the delicate ornamentation of her jewelry, and the flowing drapery of her garments all speak to the profound dedication and spiritual understanding of the craftspeople. The use of copper, a sacred metal in many traditions, combined with the shimmering gold plating, creates a piece that is not only visually stunning but also imbued with symbolic meaning. The vibrant colors, particularly the rich maroon of her robes and the contrasting silver embroidery on her lower garment, add depth and visual appeal, making this a truly captivating object of devotion and art. This statue serves as a powerful reminder of the boundless compassion that exists in the universe and inspires practitioners to cultivate similar qualities within themselves.

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.