Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XZ52
Price: 295.00 USD
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Specifications

	XZ52
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.62 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion

Representing the essence of active compassion, this form is a stunning depiction of a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Known for her swift response to calls for help, she embodies the enlightened activity of all Buddhas. This statue captures her tranquil gaze and graceful posture, inviting a sense of serenity and immediate aid into any space. The symbolism inherent in her posture and adornments speaks volumes about her divine nature. Her right hand extends in the Varada Mudra, the gesture of giving and bestowing blessings. Her left hand holds the stem of a lotus, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The lotus blossoms further accentuate the inherent purity and the potential for enlightenment within all beings. Her regal crown, intricately detailed jewelry, and serene expression all contribute to a powerful representation of awakened compassion and wisdom.

A Golden Touch

Crafted from copper, this sacred likeness is further enhanced with meticulous gilding in genuine 24-karat gold. This process elevates the sculpture, adding an aura of celestial radiance. The gold, a precious and highly revered metal across many cultures, underscores the divine nature of the deity and adds a timeless quality to the artwork. The rich hues of the copper contrast beautifully with the shimmering gold, creating a captivating visual experience. This combination of materials ensures durability, beauty, and a lasting reminder of compassion and enlightenment.

Tara's Promise

Legend tells that the compassionate tears of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, formed a lake. From this lake arose a lotus, and from the lotus emerged this goddess. She vowed to continue to be reborn as a female bodhisattva until all beings achieved enlightenment, thus becoming a powerful symbol of feminine compassion and active benevolence. Her very name translates to "star," signifying her role as a guiding light leading followers from suffering towards liberation. Invoke her presence to cultivate inner peace, overcome obstacles, and develop a profound sense of empathy for all beings. Her presence serves as a constant reminder of the potential for enlightenment within ourselves and the unwavering support available on the path to liberation.

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.