Baby Ganesha with Modak

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Name: Baby Ganesha with Modak
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZAO52
Price: 175.00 USD
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	ZAO52
	Copper Statue
	Height: 4.5 inch
	Width: 6 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.04 kg

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A Playful Depiction of the Remover of Obstacles

Invite the divine presence of Lord Ganesha into your home with this exquisite copper statue. Depicting the beloved elephant-headed deity in a charming, playful posture, this piece captures the essence of Ganesha's youthful exuberance and his benevolent nature. The statue showcases Baby Ganesha in a dynamic pose, reaching out towards a modak, the sweet dumpling that is his favorite treat and a symbol of prosperity and abundance. His large ears are alert, and his trunk, intricately detailed, is poised to embrace the delicious morsel. The divine child is adorned with delicate anklets and bracelets, and a beautifully carved crown sits atop his head, signifying his divine status.

A Symbol of Wisdom and Auspicious Beginnings

Ganesha, known as the Vighnaharta (Remover of Obstacles) and the god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, is revered across India and beyond. He is traditionally worshipped at the start of any new venture, from building a house to beginning a new course of study, ensuring success and good fortune. This particular representation, as a child, highlights his innocence, his charm, and the pure joy he embodies. Legends tell of Ganesha’s creation by Goddess Parvati from her own divine unguents, imbued with her maternal love. His fondness for modaks is famously recounted in tales where he displays his intelligence and quick wit by outsmarting his elders to win these delectable sweets.

Artistry in Copper

Crafted from high-quality copper, this statue possesses a rich, earthy tone that speaks of tradition and enduring artistry. The material itself carries cultural significance, often associated with purity and spiritual conductivity. The artist has masterfully rendered the intricate details of Ganesha's form, from the textured skin and the subtle musculature to the delicate patterns adorning his attire. The patina of the copper adds depth and character, suggesting a piece that has been cherished and imbued with blessings over time. This small-sized statue is perfectly proportioned to grace any altar, bookshelf, desk, or entryway, serving as a constant reminder of divine blessings and the removal of life's challenges. It makes a thoughtful gift for housewarmings, new beginnings, or for anyone seeking to invite auspiciousness into their lives.

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.