5" Colorful Goddess Green Tara from Nepal

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Name: 5" Colorful Goddess Green Tara from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS628
Price: 460.00 USD
Availability: InStock

HK$3342

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Specifications

	MIS628
	Copper
	Height: 5.5 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 600 gm

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Embodying Compassion and Swift Action

This exquisite statue depicts Green Tara, a revered female bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, renowned for her compassion and ability to swiftly overcome obstacles. Crafted from copper, this piece is a testament to the skilled artistry of Nepalese artisans, who have brought to life the divine form of this beloved deity. Green Tara is often invoked for protection, healing, and the removal of fears and anxieties, making this statue a potent symbol of solace and spiritual guidance. Her serene green complexion signifies her active, dynamic nature, representing the verdant growth and life-affirming energy of the natural world.

The Legend of Green Tara

According to Buddhist lore, Tara emerged from a tear shed by the compassionate Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara as he wept for the suffering of the world. From this tear, a lotus flower bloomed, and upon opening, revealed the radiant Green Tara. She is seen as a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara's enlightened activity, a female counterpart who embodies wisdom and skillful means. Unlike other deities who might take eons to respond to pleas, Tara is known for her immediate intervention, likened to the quickness of lightning. Her name itself, "Tara," means "star" or "to cross over," signifying her ability to guide beings across the ocean of suffering to the shores of enlightenment.

Artistic Details and Symbolism

The statue captures Green Tara in her characteristic seated posture, with her right leg extended, symbolizing her readiness to descend and help those in need. Her left leg is folded, indicating her serene composure and meditative state. The raised right hand is in the gesture of *abhaya mudra*, a sign of fearlessness and protection, while her left hand rests in her lap, holding the stem of a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The vibrant colors adorning this piece, particularly the rich emerald green of her skin and the striking crimson of her lower garment, are deeply symbolic. Gold accents highlight her divine aura and the intricate details of her crown and jewelry, signifying her regal status and spiritual opulence. Each element, from the delicate lotus petals at her base to the ornate crown upon her head, is meticulously rendered, imbuing the statue with a profound sense of sacredness and artistic mastery. This representation is not merely an image but a vessel of divine energy, intended to inspire peace and resilience in all who behold it.

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.