Goddess White Tara

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Name: Goddess White Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XW41
Price: 140.00 USD
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	XW41
	Copper Statue
	Height: 6.5 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 760 gm

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A Vision of Compassion

This finely crafted copper statue depicts a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying the essence of compassion, long life, healing, and serenity. Seated in the lotus position, a pose signifying enlightenment and perfect balance, the deity's serene expression invites contemplation and inner peace. Her hands are positioned in specific mudras, or symbolic gestures, that communicate her blessings to those who seek her guidance. One hand performs the Abhaya mudra, a gesture of fearlessness and protection, while the other is in the Varada mudra, bestowing generosity and wish-fulfillment. The intricate details adorning the statue speak to the rich artistic tradition from which it originates. From the elaborate crown symbolizing spiritual authority to the delicate jewelry signifying her enlightened nature, every element contributes to a representation of divine grace and wisdom.

The Tears of Avalokiteshvara

The story of this Goddess is deeply intertwined with that of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. According to legend, Avalokiteshvara, witnessing the immense suffering of beings in the cycle of existence, shed tears of profound sorrow. From these tears, two deities emerged: one green and one white. The white manifestation is believed to be an embodiment of Avalokiteshvara’s own compassionate nature, manifesting in female form to more readily reach and comfort those in need. As such, she represents the compassionate activity of all Buddhas and is particularly venerated for her ability to remove obstacles to longevity and to bring healing and peace to all beings. She is often depicted with seven eyes – one in her forehead, and one on each palm and foot – symbolizing her all-seeing compassion and her ability to perceive suffering in all realms and dimensions. This statue, though the eyes are not explicitly displayed, serves as a powerful reminder of her boundless compassion and unwavering commitment to alleviating the suffering of all sentient beings.

Inviting Harmony and Blessings

Placing this statue in your home or meditation space is an invitation to cultivate compassion, tranquility, and healing in your own life and the lives of those around you. It serves as a potent reminder of the potential for enlightenment and the inherent capacity for compassion that resides within us all. Its mere presence serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the power of loving-kindness to overcome adversity and to create a more peaceful and harmonious world. This copper statue is not just a beautiful piece of art; it is a powerful symbol of compassion, healing, and enlightenment, offering blessings of longevity and well-being to all who connect with its profound message.

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.