Dancing Ganesha

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Name: Dancing Ganesha
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EN33
Price: 195.00 USD
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	EN33
	Copper Sculpture
	Height: 7.2 inch
	Width: 4.2 inch
	Depth: 2.2 inch
	Weight 910 gm

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Auspicious Beginnings: An Embodiment of Joy and Prosperity

Behold the embodiment of joy, wisdom, and auspicious beginnings – a meticulously crafted copper sculpture depicting the beloved deity, Ganesha. This captivating piece brings the divine energy of the remover of obstacles into your home or sacred space, radiating positivity and inviting success into all endeavors. Ganesha, easily recognized by his elephant head and human body, holds a prominent place in the Hindu pantheon. He is revered as the lord of beginnings, the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Worshipping Ganesha is believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and protection against obstacles.

The Dance of Divinity: A Visual Feast

This particular representation captures Ganesha in a vibrant and dynamic pose. The deity isn't just standing; he is depicted in joyous movement, reflecting the energy of creation and the exuberance of life. The posture, often referred to as *Nritta Ganapati*, celebrates the joyful dance of existence. Every curve of his body suggests divine movement and the blissful rhythm of the universe. Notice the intricate details of the sculpture: the carefully adorned ornaments, the benevolent expression on Ganesha's face, and the graceful arc of his trunk. The prabhavali, or halo, behind him is replete with representations of other gods and is a visual feast. The use of copper lends a warm, earthy tone to the sculpture, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and its spiritual significance.

The Vahana and a Symbolic Gesture

Beneath Ganesha’s dancing foot rests his loyal *vahana*, the mouse. While seemingly insignificant, the mouse symbolizes desire and attachment. By controlling the mouse, Ganesha demonstrates his mastery over worldly desires, reminding us to remain grounded and balanced on our spiritual path. In his hands, Ganesha holds symbolic implements representing various aspects of life and spirituality. One hand typically holds a modak, a sweet dumpling, symbolizing the sweetness of inner realization. Another might hold an axe or a goad, representing the cutting away of obstacles and the control of negative tendencies. Each element of this carefully designed piece tells a story, inviting contemplation and offering a deeper understanding of the deity's multifaceted nature. This beautiful copper sculpture, measuring 7.2 x 4.2 x 2.2 inches, serves as a tangible reminder of Ganesha’s blessings and his promise to guide us towards success and fulfillment. Place it in your home, office, or meditation space to invoke his benevolent presence and pave the way for auspicious beginnings.

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.