Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XF15
Price: 360.00 USD
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$450

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Specifications

	XF15
	Copper Sculpture with Wooden Base
	Height: 7 inch
	Width: 4.5 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 1.47 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion

This striking sculpture represents a revered figure in Buddhism, an embodiment of compassion and enlightened activity. Skillfully crafted from copper and set upon a wooden base, this piece invites contemplation and embodies the essence of the divine feminine within the Buddhist tradition. The serene expression, combined with the graceful posture, evokes a sense of peace and wisdom. The detailed craftsmanship brings forth the spiritual depth and beauty associated with this beloved deity.

A Savior from Suffering

In Tibetan Buddhism, this deity is swiftly responsive to prayers, offering protection from fear, danger, and suffering. Often depicted with one leg extended, ready to spring into action to aid those in need, she represents dynamic compassion and the active pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Her open hand symbolizes giving and offering blessings, inviting practitioners to connect with her boundless love and support. She is revered as the mother of all Buddhas and a powerful protector.

The Lotus Born

Legend speaks of this figure's origin from a tear of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. From this tear sprang a lotus, and from the lotus emerged this divine being. This tale underscores her intrinsic connection to compassion and her commitment to alleviating suffering. She is often associated with the lotus flower, which symbolizes purity, spiritual awakening, and detachment from worldly desires. The lotus she holds is a reminder of the potential for enlightenment that resides within each of us. This sculpture serves as a tangible representation of these profound teachings and inspires devotion to the path of compassion and wisdom.

A Unique and Powerful Addition

This finely wrought sculpture serves as a potent reminder of the path to enlightenment, the importance of compassion, and the power of the divine feminine. Place it in your home or meditation space to cultivate a sense of tranquility, inspire your practice, and connect with the compassionate energy of this revered figure. This sculpture makes a valuable and meaningful addition to any collection of Buddhist art or spiritual artifacts.

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.