Kakasya - the Crow Headed Goddess

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Name: Kakasya - the Crow Headed Goddess
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO48
Price: 640.00 USD
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	ZO48
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 11 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 3.6 inch
	Weight 7 kg

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A Vision in Gold and Copper

Behold this striking depiction of a powerful deity, a figure resonating with both ferocity and profound compassion. Crafted from copper and meticulously gilded with 24 Karat gold, this sculpture radiates a captivating luminescence, drawing the eye to its every detail. The vibrant hues of gold and copper intertwine, creating a visually stunning piece that is both timeless and spiritually potent. Measuring 11.0 x 8.0 x 3.6 inches, this imposing figure commands attention, serving as a powerful reminder of the divine forces at play in the universe.

Echoes of the Dakinis

This formidable goddess bears the head of a crow, instantly evoking connections to the Dakinis, powerful female deities or sky dancers found in Vajrayana Buddhism and Hinduism. Dakinis are often associated with wisdom, transformation, and the breaking of conventional boundaries. They are the embodiment of dynamic energy, representing the potential for enlightenment and the liberation from suffering. The crow, often a scavenger, symbolizes the ability to transform even the most unpleasant aspects of existence into something valuable, signifying the Dakini's power to consume negativity and facilitate profound change. The fierce visage of the goddess, complete with three eyes and a crown adorned with skulls, further emphasizes her formidable nature and connection to the realm of the fierce protectors.

The Dance of Destruction and Compassion

Observe the goddess's dynamic posture, seemingly caught in a powerful dance of destruction and creation. Her stance, with one foot firmly planted on a prone figure, speaks to her ability to overcome obstacles and conquer negative forces. This imagery is not simply about destruction, but about the necessary cleansing and transformation that paves the way for new beginnings. The figure beneath her foot represents the ego, ignorance, or other obstacles to enlightenment, highlighting the goddess's role as a remover of hindrances. The gestures of her hands, traditionally associated with offering and protection, suggest a complex interplay of benevolence and wrath. This duality is essential to understanding her role, as she acts with fierce compassion to guide beings towards liberation. Bring the power of transformation and spiritual awakening into your space with this unique copper sculpture.

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.