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20" Green Tara From Nepal

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Name: 20" Green Tara From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA155
Price: 2380.00 USD
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The sacred method of meditation of Green Tara in Vajrayana Buddhism includes seeing the benevolent goddess in her cosmic form and visualizing a union with her exquisite form. The gilded copper statue from Nepal here is a splendid delineation of Green Tara, ideal for the follower of the Bodhisattva. Tara is enthroned on a lotus, with her foot extended on a smaller lotus flower and two flowers blooming parallel with her supple physique. The intricacy of her ornaments and the softness of her attire are captured with equal realism and are adorned with lovely coral and turquoise that amplifies the brilliance of this artwork. Looking compassionately at her devotees, Green Tara in this form is the pinnacle of divine maternal benevolence.

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Specifications

	CAA155
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 20 inch
	Width: 11.5 inch
	Depth: 9 inch
	Weight 10.80 kg

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Embodiment of Compassion and Action

This exquisite statue captures the serene and benevolent presence of Green Tara, a revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from copper with a lustrous gold finish, this piece is a testament to the intricate artistry and spiritual devotion that characterizes Nepalese craftsmanship. Green Tara, also known as the Mother of Liberation, is an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, and is depicted as a youthful, radiant goddess who swiftly comes to the aid of all beings who call upon her.

A Vision of Divine Grace

The statue portrays Green Tara in her characteristic posture of ease and readiness. Her right leg is extended, symbolizing her active engagement in the world and her swiftness to respond to suffering, while her left leg is folded in the meditative lotus position, signifying her inner wisdom and tranquility. Her left hand is held in the *vitarka mudra*, the gesture of teaching and debate, while her right hand rests on her knee, holding the stem of a lotus flower that blooms beside her. This lotus, a potent symbol in Buddhist iconography, represents purity, enlightenment, and the unfolding of compassion. The detailed ornamentation, including her bejeweled crown and necklaces, further enhances her divine radiance, reflecting her celestial nature and her role as a protector and guide.

Mythological Roots and Cultural Significance

In Buddhist mythology, Green Tara is said to have emerged from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara while contemplating the suffering of the world. Her immediate response was to manifest in her green form, vowing to tirelessly work for the liberation of all sentient beings. She is particularly invoked for protection against fear, danger, and illness, and for the fulfillment of wishes. Her association with the color green signifies her vibrant life force, her connection to nature, and her ability to overcome obstacles. The practice of worshipping Green Tara is widespread across the Himalayan regions, where she is venerated as a powerful, compassionate, and easily accessible deity. This statue, meticulously rendered by Nepalese artisans, embodies centuries of tradition and spiritual practice, bringing the essence of Green Tara's grace and protective energy into any space.

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.