Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RH08
Price: 1100.00 USD
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	RH08
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 10 inch
	Width: 7.5 inch
	Depth: 7 inch
	Weight 2.67 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassionate Action

Behold a magnificent representation of a beloved figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Meticulously crafted from copper and richly embellished with 24 karat gold, this sculpture exudes a serene and potent energy. The dimensions are perfectly balanced at 10.0 x 7.5 x 7.0 inches, rendering it a captivating presence in any space. Every detail speaks to the profound reverence and artistry behind its creation. The gilding process lends a radiant sheen, emphasizing the exquisite details of the deity's form. From the intricate headdress to the delicate jewelry adorning her neck and arms, each element reflects both artistic skill and the rich symbolism of the Buddhist tradition.

Tara: The Swift Liberator

Tara, whose name translates to "star," is revered as the embodiment of active compassion. Born from the compassionate tears of Avalokiteśvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, she vowed to work tirelessly to liberate all beings from suffering. Her swiftness in answering prayers has earned her the epithet "Swift Liberator." According to legend, Tara initially manifested as a princess who, moved by the suffering she witnessed, vowed to attain enlightenment in a female form and continue to be reborn as a woman in all her future lives. She is seen as the mother of all Buddhas, representing wisdom, courage, and ultimately, liberation. This particular depiction showcases her characteristic meditative posture, seated gracefully in *vajrasana* (the diamond posture). One hand makes the *varada mudra*, the gesture of giving and generosity, while the other gently holds a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. Her serene expression reflects boundless compassion. This is an invitation to delve into the world of inner peace and compassionate action that Tara represents. Her image encourages one to cultivate understanding, mindfulness, and empathy. Let this be a powerful symbol of wisdom and liberation to enrich any space.

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.