Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EY20
Price: 220.00 USD
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	EY20
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.83 kg

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Embodying Compassion and Swift Action

This exquisite sculpture captures the essence of Green Tara, one of the most beloved deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Revered as the embodiment of compassionate action and swift response to pleas for help, she is known for her accessibility and readiness to assist those in need. The Green Tara is often invoked for protection, guidance, and the alleviation of suffering. Her presence is a reminder of the potential for enlightenment that resides within us all.

Craftsmanship and Materials

This stunning representation of the Green Tara is meticulously crafted from copper, a material prized for its durability and conductivity of spiritual energy. The sculpture is then richly gilded with 24-karat gold, lending it a radiant glow that symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and spiritual wealth. The detailed ornamentation, from her intricate crown to the delicate folds of her garments, reflects the skill and dedication of the artisans who brought this sacred image to life.

Iconography and Symbolism

Every aspect of the Green Tara's form carries profound meaning. She sits in a relaxed posture, with one leg extended, ready to spring into action to assist beings in need. Her left hand is in the refuge-granting mudra (gesture), while her right hand is in the gesture of supreme generosity, offering blessings and protection. She holds the stem of a lotus flower in each hand, symbolizing purity and spiritual unfolding. The lotus, emerging from muddy waters, represents the potential for enlightenment to blossom from even the most challenging circumstances. Her serene facial expression exudes compassion and wisdom, inviting a sense of peace and trust. A third eye, between her brows, represents enlightened vision and the ability to perceive the true nature of reality.

Tara's Origin Story

The mythology surrounding Tara is rich and varied. According to one popular legend, Tara originated from the tears of compassion shed by Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as he witnessed the suffering of the world. From those tears sprang forth a lotus flower, and from that lotus emerged Tara, vowing to dedicate herself to alleviating the suffering of all beings. Another tale recounts that Tara was once a princess who, through her profound spiritual practice, attained enlightenment. Rather than simply enjoying the bliss of nirvana, she vowed to be reborn as a female bodhisattva in order to inspire and guide others along the path to liberation. Her name, Tara, means "star" in Sanskrit, suggesting her role as a guiding light for those lost in the darkness of ignorance and suffering.

Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.5 x 4.0 inches

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.