Styled in a unique color combination of shiny silver and orange, Ganesha settles in lilatasana on a double layered pink lotus pedestal that is placed on a high-raised red and green colored platform. The intense black eyes are symbolic of his omnipresent vision to cure the evils of his beloved devotees. The silver ankle length dhoti patterned in slight wavy horizontal stripes complements with the long floral sash that runs down his paunchy belly, which in turn enhances the beauty of this large Ganesha sculpture. The white hued body embellished with silver garbs and shiny silver jewels highlight each and every divine aspect of his persona in realistic manners.
Ganesha is popularly acclaimed as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles) which can also be justified by the way he carries his destructive weapons in his posterior hands and the anterior hands carry his broken tooth and the favorite fruit mango representing his dual persona of dedication while writing Mahabharata and the child-like innocence and love when holding a Mango. This Chaturbhuja Ganesha sculpture is gloried in a gracious South Indian styled silver crown, topped with a large shining Kirtimukham with red ferocious eyes and fangs protruding out.
The large prabhavali at the back is carved in beautiful multiple layers having a marvelous outer layer of lotus petals decorated with red and green color combinations. Sculptor’s immense precision in work can be identified by the deep and parallel chisels on his embellished trunk that curls towards the left. The large size and perfect carvings of this distinctive Ganesha sculpture captures the attention of every individual.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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