Fine Quality Palden Lhamo Tibetan Buddhist Deity: The Protectress of the Dalai Lamas - Made in Nepal

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Fine Quality Palden Lhamo Tibetan Buddhist Deity: The Protectress of the Dalai Lamas - Made in Nepal

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Name: Fine Quality Palden Lhamo Tibetan Buddhist Deity: The Protectress of the Dalai Lamas - Made in Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZDX48
Price: 1430.00 USD
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	ZDX48
	Copper Statue
	Height: 11.8 inch
	Width: 9 inch
	Depth: 4.4 inch
	Weight 3.60 kg

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Embodying Fierce Compassion: The Protectress of Tibet

This exquisite copper statue depicts Palden Lhamo, one of the most revered guardian deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Her imposing form, rendered in vibrant colors and intricate detail, embodies the fierce protectorate she offers to the Dharma and its practitioners. Palden Lhamo is not merely a deity of wrath, but a powerful manifestation of compassion, driven to overcome obstacles and negative forces that threaten spiritual progress and the well-being of all sentient beings. The imagery of Palden Lhamo is rich with symbolism rooted in Tibetan lore. She is often depicted riding a mule, whose bridle is made of serpents and whose saddle is adorned with a human eye. This conveyance represents her mastery over the forces of delusion and ignorance. Her blue-black complexion signifies her fierce, wrathful nature, essential for vanquishing formidable adversaries. The flaming aura surrounding her symbolizes the purification of negativity and the burning away of karmic obscurities.

A Divine Guardian for the Dalai Lamas

Palden Lhamo holds a special place as the principal protectress of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and is the sworn protectress of the Dalai Lamas. Her fierce energy is invoked to safeguard the lineage, the teachings, and the Tibetan people. Tales abound of her interventions, protecting the Dalai Lamas during times of persecution and guiding them through perilous journeys. Her presence is a source of solace and strength, a reminder that even in the face of overwhelming challenges, a powerful force stands ready to defend the sacred. This meticulously crafted statue, made in Nepal, captures the essence of Palden Lhamo's formidable power and her unwavering commitment to safeguarding. The skilled artisans have brought her to life with a dynamic posture, her wrathful expression and outstretched arms conveying her readiness to engage with and overcome any hindrance. The vibrant colors used in the detailing highlight the richness of Tibetan iconography, making this a powerful focal point for any altar or sacred space.

A Beacon of Protection and Spiritual Fortitude

To behold this statue is to connect with an ancient tradition of spiritual protection. Palden Lhamo's power is invoked through mantra and meditation to remove obstacles on the spiritual path, to overcome illness and misfortune, and to foster a sense of security and well-being. She represents the active principle of wisdom, the force that cuts through illusion and fear. This statue serves as a tangible reminder of that protective energy, inspiring devotion and encouraging practitioners to cultivate their own inner strength and resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges. It is a profound piece for any practitioner seeking the blessings and protection of this potent Dharma protector.

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.