Kakasya - The Crow Headed Yogini

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Name: Kakasya - The Crow Headed Yogini
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RI38
Price: 880.00 USD
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	RI38
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 11.5 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 3.29 kg

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The Fierce Dakini

This exquisitely crafted sculpture depicts a powerful embodiment of female energy within the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition. Fierce and untamed, this Dakini challenges conventional perceptions of feminine deities. She represents the liberated mind, wisdom, and the power to overcome obstacles on the path to enlightenment. Her iconography, while initially striking, is rich with symbolism and offers profound insights into the nature of reality. Her crow's head is a distinctive feature, connecting her to the realm of the unseen and the capacity to pierce through illusion. In some narratives, the crow is linked to transformation and the breaking down of limitations, signifying the Dakini's ability to guide practitioners through difficult transitions and into deeper understanding. The three eyes on her forehead denote her ability to perceive beyond the ordinary, granting her insight into the past, present, and future.

Artisanal Craftsmanship

Meticulously sculpted in copper and then adorned with shimmering 24-karat gold, this piece reflects the skill and dedication of master artisans. The use of copper, a metal revered for its conductivity and energetic properties, imbues the statue with a palpable sense of vitality. The gold gilding not only enhances its visual splendor but also symbolizes purity, spiritual wealth, and the transformative power of wisdom. The intricate detailing of her jewelry, the flowing lines of her limbs, and the fiery aura that surrounds her head all contribute to a dynamic and compelling representation. The statue features an intricate base, adding stability and contributing to the overall aesthetic harmony. Her stance, striding boldly and trampling on a human figure, symbolizes the conquest of ignorance and ego – the very obstacles that hinder spiritual progress. The figure beneath her feet represents the subjugation of negative forces, not through violence, but through the overwhelming power of wisdom and compassion. The dynamism captured in her pose makes her a visual focus of the statue, highlighting her profound power.

Symbolic Weight and Presence

This is more than just a work of art; it's a profound symbol. Displaying this statue is an invitation to cultivate inner strength, wisdom, and the courage to confront your own limitations. It serves as a constant reminder of the inherent potential for enlightenment that resides within each of us. Its presence in your home or meditation space will invite contemplation and inspire you to embrace the transformative journey of spiritual growth. Its generous size and powerful bearing will dominate any collection.

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.