Hinduism’s presiding deity over resources, affluence, and well-being. Wife of Vishnu, daughter of Durga. Devi Lakshmi, also known as Dhanalakshmi (the prefix ‘dhana’ stands for resources), has been captured in wood medium. She sits in lalitasana on a gigantic lotus (‘padma’) bloom, which makes for another epithet, Padmalakshmi.
Padmalakshmi is also a reference to the lotuses She wields in Her posterior hands (She is chaturbhujadharini). The anterior right hand is raised in blessing, while from the left emerges a cascade of gold. It is what the blessing of Devi Lakshmi translates to. A countenance brimming with beauty and generosity and maternal compassion.
The artisan has infused a world of detail in this wood-sculpted composition. For example, each coin flowing from the Devi’s open palm and each pleat of Her saree are distinguished from another. A halo and symmetrical sprigs of vine frame Her lovely face.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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