Goddess Kurukulla (Made in Nepal)

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Name: Goddess Kurukulla (Made in Nepal)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZCU62
Price: 185.00 USD
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Specifications

	ZCU62
	Copper Statue
	Height: 3.5 inch
	Width: 2.7 inch
	Depth: 1.2 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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Embodying Desire and Enchantment

This exquisite copper statue, meticulously crafted in Nepal, depicts the powerful and captivating Goddess Kurukulla. Known in Buddhist traditions as the Red Goddess, she is an emanation of the Lotus family and is revered for her ability to enthrall, attract, and overcome obstacles through the power of desire and enchantment. Her presence signifies the potent force of attraction that can be harnessed for spiritual growth and the accomplishment of worldly aims. ––––––––––

The Goddess of Influence and Attraction

Kurukulla is often depicted in dynamic poses, symbolizing her active role in influencing hearts and minds. In this representation, she stands amidst a halo of flames, a testament to her fiery passion and transformative energy. Her form is fluid and commanding, embodying both grace and power. She holds a bow and arrow made of flowers, a striking symbol of her ability to pierce the hearts of beings with love, compassion, and affection. The victims beneath her feet represent negative emotions or obstacles that are overcome by her benevolent influence. This imagery invites contemplation on the nature of desire, its potential for both bondage and liberation, and the skillful means of transforming it into a force for good. ––––––––––

Artistry and Spiritual Significance

Handmade in Nepal, a land steeped in rich spiritual heritage and artistic tradition, this statue is more than just an object of beauty; it is a conduit for devotion and a reminder of the profound spiritual principles it represents. The intricate details of the copper casting, from the delicate ornamentation to the powerful depiction of the Goddess's form, speak to the skill of the artisans. The use of copper, a sacred metal in many traditions, further enhances the spiritual resonance of this piece. Whether placed in a personal shrine, meditation space, or as a decorative accent, this statue of Goddess Kurukulla serves as a potent symbol for cultivating positive relationships, achieving success, and overcoming inner and outer challenges. It is a piece that can inspire contemplation on the power of intention and the art of attraction in both the spiritual and material realms.

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.