Ganesha and Karttikeya are the sons of Shiva-Parvati. While Ganesha is the elephant-headed one, Karttikeya is known for His superior masculine beauty. Ganesha is the presiding deity over initiative and new beginnings, and His brother is the presiding deity over war. The wood-carved panel that you see on this page depicts the brothers next to each other.
At the centre of the panel stand Ganesha and Karttikeya. The former is chaturbhujadhari, with one hand around the shoulders of the latter. Both brothers have the (anterior) right hand raised in blessing. Distinct figures of solitary Ganesha flank the central ensemble: to the right, He is seen dancing with a vanquished snake; to the left, He is wielding a gada.
A row of three templetop structures along the upper edge of the panel. A dancing Ganesha and a simple standing Ganesha figure betwixt each pair. In the panel below, the figures are distinguished by pillar-like structures that derive heavily from the age-old temple architecture of the South. A row of mythical nara and Kirtimukham-faced lions along the lower edge of the panel.
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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