This beautiful Thammampatti wooden Ganesha idol is so mesmerizing that one could keep looking at it for hours. It carries the distressed paint and rugged finish very typical of the Thammampatti style of wooden statues. The statue is painted in a dark yellow color with colorful attire and jewelry. He sits in a Lalit asana pose while holding a gourd and noose in his upper hands. He holds his broken tusk and modak in his lower hands. He sits on a lotus pedestal while his vehicle, the mooshak looks at him with adoration. This particular form of Lord Ganapati is known as the Haridra Ganapati. This form of Lord Ganesha is made out of turmeric and hence is associated with medicinal values. Placing this statue at home brings good health and prosperity.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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