8" Goddess Green Tara Sculpture from Nepal | Copper Gilded with Gold

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8" Goddess Green Tara Sculpture from Nepal | Copper Gilded with Gold

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Name: 8" Goddess Green Tara Sculpture from Nepal | Copper Gilded with Gold
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIU176
Price: 1010.00 USD
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Green Tara, also known as Arya Tara, is a highly revered bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, especially in Tibetan Buddhism. She embodies the traits of wise action, safety, and prompt aid, and is seen as a sympathetic person. Green Tara is often seen sitting with one leg extended, ready to stand and help those in need. Her right hand is making the wish-granting gesture (varada mudra), and her left hand is gripping the stem of a lotus flower, which supports an open blossom. The lotus bloom contains a little image of Amitabha, connecting Green Tara and the Buddha of Infinite Light.

Devotees seek refuge, guidance, and quick aid from Green Tara in difficult situations. Those who sincerely seek her out are reported to receive her prompt assistance and kindness in particular.

Chanting the mantra associated with Green Tara, "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha," might help one overcome fear and obstacles and bring about favourable outcomes quickly. Viewed as a friendly and personable goddess, Green Tara personifies the swift and liberating power of enlightened action.

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Specifications

	MIU176
	Copper Gilded with Gold
	Height: 8 inch
	Width: 6 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.60 kg

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Embodiment of Compassion and Action

This exquisite sculpture captures the divine essence of Green Tara, a revered female Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly prominent in Tibetan traditions. Known as the "Mother of Liberation," Green Tara is a powerful symbol of enlightened activity, compassion, and protection against the eight great fears. This intricately crafted statue, originating from Nepal, serves as a tangible representation of her grace and benevolent power. The vibrant green hue symbolizes her active, swift engagement in aiding sentient beings, like the rapid growth of leaves and grass after rain.

A Masterpiece of Nepalese Craftsmanship

Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Nepal, this sculpture is a testament to centuries of artistic tradition. The foundation of the statue is made of copper, chosen for its malleability and ability to hold fine details. This copper is then meticulously gilded with gold, creating a lustrous finish that enhances the visual splendor of the deity. The rich colors adorning her robes and ornaments—vivid greens, deep reds, and regal blues—are applied with precision, highlighting the delicate features of her serene face, her elaborate crown, and the intricate patterns of her jewelry. The golden accents shimmer, evoking a sense of the sacred and the precious.

Symbolism and Iconography

Green Tara is often depicted seated in a relaxed posture, one leg extended, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. This pose signifies her dynamic responsiveness to the needs of those who call upon her. Her right hand is often in the gesture of *abhaya mudra* (fearlessness), offering protection and dispelling danger. Her left hand, resting on her knee, holds the stem of a blue lotus, which symbolizes her purity and the blossoming of enlightened wisdom. The lotus, a motif deeply embedded in Buddhist cosmology, represents purity that arises from muddy waters, mirroring Tara's ability to navigate the defilements of the world without being tainted. The eight fears she protects against are often interpreted as the eight primary obstacles to spiritual progress: pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, sensual attachment, greed, delusion, and wrong views. Meditating on Green Tara or invoking her name is believed to help practitioners overcome these internal and external challenges, fostering inner peace and spiritual growth. The presence of this sculpture in your space can serve as a constant reminder of her protective embrace and the potential for compassion and action within oneself.

A Sacred Object for Devotion and Artistry

This statue is more than just a decorative piece; it is a sacred object imbued with spiritual significance. It can be a focal point for meditation and prayer, offering a connection to the boundless compassion and wisdom of Green Tara. Its exquisite craftsmanship also makes it a remarkable work of art, capable of enhancing any home or meditation space with its beauty and spiritual resonance. The golden gilding, the fine details, and the symbolic representation all combine to create an object of profound aesthetic and spiritual value, brought to life through the masterful hands of Nepalese artisans.

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.