Green Tara -Tibetan Buddhist Goddess (Made in Nepal)

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Name: Green Tara -Tibetan Buddhist Goddess (Made in Nepal)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEM674
Price: 1100.00 USD
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	ZEM674
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 12.5 inch
	Width: 6.2 inch
	Depth: 9 inch
	Weight 3.60 kg

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A Beacon of Compassion and Action

Gaze upon this exquisite embodiment of Green Tara, a revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, crafted with profound artistry in Nepal. The statue is fashioned from pure copper and meticulously gilded with 24 Karat gold, imbuing it with an aura of divine radiance and enduring spiritual significance. Green Tara is known as the "Mother of Liberation," and her presence is believed to dispel fear, offer protection, and grant swift assistance to those in need. According to legend, Tara was born from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, as he wept for the suffering of the world. Witnessing his sorrow, Tara vowed to take on a female form to bring comfort and enlightenment. Her green color symbolizes her boundless compassion and her ability to act swiftly to alleviate suffering, much like the vibrant, life-giving energy of nature. She is often depicted seated in a relaxed posture, one leg extended, ready to spring into action to help beings.

Symbolism and Divine Grace

This resplendent statue captures the essence of Green Tara’s serene yet dynamic nature. Her right hand is held in the gesture of *varada mudra*, the boon-granting gesture, signifying her generosity and the bestowal of blessings and protection. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and the unfolding of spiritual realization. The lotus blooms around her, representing her ability to flourish amidst the "mud" of worldly existence without being tainted by it. The intricate crown and ornaments adorning her person speak of her celestial status and her role as a guide to higher realms. The craftsmanship of this piece, originating from Nepal, reflects centuries of dedicated artistic tradition. Each detail, from the gentle smile on her face to the flowing robes, is rendered with precision and devotion. The copper base, rich with sculpted motifs, provides a solid foundation for the divine presence of Green Tara, symbolizing the grounded nature of her compassionate action in the material world. This statue serves not merely as an object of beauty, but as a potent reminder of the potential for compassion and liberation that resides within all beings.

A Sacred Presence for Your Space

To bring this sacred deity into your home or meditation space is to invite a powerful force of positive energy and spiritual support. The gleaming gold finish, a testament to the finest metallurgical and gilding techniques, ensures that this statue will be a cherished heirloom for generations to come. Whether you are a devoted practitioner of Buddhism or simply seeking an object that embodies peace, compassion, and active benevolence, this Green Tara statue offers a profound connection to an ancient and powerful spiritual tradition. It is a tangible representation of hope, courage, and the swift response of divine motherly love.

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.