5" Goddess Green Tara - Tibetan Buddhist Deity from Nepal

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5" Goddess Green Tara - Tibetan Buddhist Deity from Nepal

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Name: 5" Goddess Green Tara - Tibetan Buddhist Deity from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS559
Price: 405.00 USD
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Specifications

	MIS559
	Copper with Gold Plated
	Height: 5 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 600 gm

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Embodiment of Compassion and Action

This exquisite copper statue, meticulously gold-plated, depicts the revered Tibetan Buddhist deity, Green Tara. Standing at a modest 5 inches, this artwork originates from Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual traditions and renowned for its masterful craftsmanship. Green Tara is one of the most beloved and widely practiced female deities in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying active compassion, wisdom, and the swift overcoming of obstacles. Her serene yet powerful presence is captured in this beautifully rendered sculpture, making it a captivating centerpiece for any spiritual practice or a cherished addition to a discerning collection. ––––––––––

A Goddess of Swift Intervention

According to legend, Green Tara manifested from a tear shed by the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara as he wept for the suffering of the world. Her emergence from a lotus flower symbolizes purity and enlightenment. She is known as the "Mother of Liberation" and is particularly invoked for protection against fear, danger, and suffering. Her name, Tara, translates to "star," signifying her role as a guiding light and a swift rescuer, much like a bright star that leads the way in darkness. Practitioners often turn to her for courage, strength, and the ability to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. Her characteristic posture, with one leg extended and the other bent, signifies her readiness to spring into action to aid those in need. ––––––––––

Symbolism and Artistic Mastery

The intricate details of this statue speak to the profound symbolism associated with Green Tara. The gold plating signifies her enlightened nature and the preciousness of her compassion. Her blue hair often represents her energetic and active aspect, while the vibrant red skirt symbolizes her passionate engagement with the world. The lotus flower upon which she sits is a universal symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, rising untainted from the mud. In her left hand, she often holds a lotus, and her right hand is in the gesture of granting boons or protection. The detailed adornments, from the delicate crown to the flowing jewelry, highlight her divine status and the richness of her spiritual qualities. This statue is not merely an object of art but a conduit for devotion, a tangible representation of the spiritual aspirations and the profound wisdom cherished within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. ––––––––––

A Sacred Presence for Your Space

This 5-inch Green Tara statue is an ideal size for placement on an altar, meditation desk, or shelf, bringing a focal point of devotion and tranquility to your home or sacred space. Its authentic Nepalese origin ensures a connection to the rich artistic heritage and spiritual practices of the region. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism or simply drawn to the powerful symbolism of compassion and protection, this statue serves as a beautiful and meaningful reminder of the potential for enlightenment and the ever-present support of the divine feminine.

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.