Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RH87
Price: 260.00 USD
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	RH87
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 6 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.34 kg

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A Jewel of Compassion

This exquisite copper sculpture, gilded with radiant 24 Karat gold, embodies the essence of Green Tara, one of the most beloved figures in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. Every detail of this piece, from the gentle curve of her lips to the intricate folds of her robes, reflects centuries of artistic tradition and devotion. Measuring 9.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 inches, this is a tangible representation of enlightenment and compassion. It serves as a reminder of Tara's swift responsiveness to the needs of all beings.

The Story of Tara

Tara, whose name translates to "star," is revered as the Mother of Liberation. She represents the active compassion of all Buddhas. Legend tells that Tara arose from a tear shed by Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as he witnessed the suffering of the world. From that tear sprang forth a lotus flower, and from the lotus emerged Tara, vowing to help all beings overcome suffering. Some traditions also speak of Tara having taken a vow in a prior eon, promising to always be reborn in female form to serve as a beacon of hope and guidance. Green Tara, in particular, is associated with active compassion and protection from danger. She is often depicted in a posture of readiness, with one leg extended, poised to spring into action to assist those who call upon her. Her green color symbolizes youthful vigor and dynamic energy.

Symbolism and Artistry

The sculpture captures Green Tara in her iconic pose, seated upon a lotus throne. This throne represents purity and spiritual unfolding. Her right hand extends in the gesture of granting wishes (varada mudra), while her left hand holds the stem of a lotus flower (utpala), symbolizing purity, renunciation, and the blossoming of enlightenment. The lotus flower held in her left hand is fully bloomed, representing the complete achievement of enlightenment. The artist has skillfully rendered her serene expression. Her jewelry, including a crown and necklace, symbolizes her regal status as a Bodhisattva. The 24 Karat gold gilding imbues the sculpture with a radiant glow, further enhancing its spiritual presence. This is not merely a beautiful object; it is a powerful reminder of the potential for compassion and enlightenment within us all. It brings the spirit of the Mother of Liberation into your 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.