9" Goddess White Tara Idol from Nepal | Copper Statue with Gold Gilded

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9" Goddess White Tara Idol from Nepal | Copper Statue with Gold Gilded

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Name: 9" Goddess White Tara Idol from Nepal | Copper Statue with Gold Gilded
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA095
Price: 560.00 USD
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White Tara, a revered figure in Buddhist traditions, embodies purity, compassion, and serenity. As a Bodhisattva, she is often depicted in a pristine white hue, symbolizing her immaculate nature and association with enlightened wisdom. Seated in a meditative posture, white Tara radiates a tranquil demeanor. Her right hand is often in the gesture of giving, symbolizing the bestowal of blessings and grace, while her left hand holds a blooming white lotus, a symbol of purity and enlightenment.

White Tara’s eyes exude a compassionate gaze, reflecting her commitment to alleviating suffering and guiding beings on their spiritual journey. Devotees turn to White Tara for various reasons, seeking her blessings for longevity, healing, and emotional well-being. Her compassion is believed to extend to all realms of existence, offering solace and support to those facing challenges.

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Specifications

	CAA095
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 6.5 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.45 kg

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A Vision of Compassion: The White Tara Idol

This exquisite idol depicts White Tara, one of the most revered goddesses in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying swift compassion, longevity, and enlightened activity. Crafted from copper and delicately gilded with gold, this 9-inch statue is a testament to the artisanal skill of Nepalese artisans, who have for centuries been renowned for their ability to imbue metal with spiritual essence. The serene countenance of the goddess, with her half-closed eyes radiating a tranquil gaze, invites contemplation and peace. Her youthful beauty is accentuated by the elaborate crown and ornaments that adorn her, each detail meticulously rendered to signify her celestial status. ––––––––––––––––––

Symbolism and Divinity

White Tara is often depicted seated in a posture of ease, with her right hand resting on her knee in the boon-granting gesture (varada mudra), signifying her readiness to bestow blessings and fulfill wishes. Her left hand, held at her heart, forms the gesture of refuge (abhaya mudra), offering protection from fear and suffering. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower, a potent symbol of purity and enlightenment, blooming beside her. The number seven is significant in representations of White Tara, often referring to her seven eyes – two on her forehead, one on the palm of each hand, and one on the sole of each foot – which allow her to see all sentient beings and respond to their needs instantly. This particular depiction beautifully captures these iconic attributes, making it a powerful object of devotion. ––––––––––––––––––

Cultural Resonance and Craftsmanship

The legend of White Tara originates from a tear shed by the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who wept out of compassion for the suffering of the world. From this tear, a lotus bloomed, and from it emerged White Tara. She is seen as a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara's compassionate energy, offering solace and guidance to all who seek her. Nepalese craftsmen, deeply connected to these spiritual traditions, pour their devotion and skill into every piece. The use of copper, a sacred metal in many traditions, combined with the lustrous gold gilding, elevates this idol beyond mere decoration to a sacred object. The intricate detailing, from the flowing robes to the delicate ornamentation, speaks of a profound understanding of Buddhist iconography and a mastery of metalwork passed down through generations. This idol serves not only as a focal point for meditation and prayer but also as a beautiful piece of cultural heritage, connecting the owner to ancient traditions and the enduring power of compassion.

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.