Made in Nepal Goddess Green Tara (Tibetan Buddhist)

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Name: Made in Nepal Goddess Green Tara (Tibetan Buddhist)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZCU58
Price: 175.00 USD
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	ZCU58
	Copper Statue
	Height: 3.5 inch
	Width: 2.7 inch
	Depth: 1.7 inch
	Weight 240 gm

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Embodying Compassion and Enlightenment

This exquisite copper statue, meticulously crafted in Nepal, depicts the revered Goddess Green Tara, a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as the "Mother of Liberation," Tara is a bodhisattva of compassion and action, embodying the active compassion of all Buddhas. Her name translates to "star" or "to cross over," signifying her ability to guide beings across the ocean of suffering and samsara. She is often depicted in a vibrant green hue, symbolizing her youthful energy and the flourishing of life, but in this artful rendering, the enduring beauty of the copper medium captures her essence with a timeless grace. ––––––––––

A Vision of Grace and Protection

The statue portrays Green Tara seated in the royal ease posture, her right leg extended and her left bent, symbolizing her readiness to spring into action to aid those in need. Her left hand is clenched in the gesture of refuge, holding the stem of a lotus, a potent symbol of purity and enlightenment blooming from the muddy waters of existence. The lotus in bloom beside her right shoulder represents her omnipresence and the blossoming of wisdom. Her serene countenance, with a gentle smile and downcast eyes, conveys profound peace and unwavering compassion. The intricate details of her crown, adorned with celestial motifs, and the delicate ornamentation of her robes speak to her divine nature and her role as a protector of all sentient beings from the eight great fears. ––––––––––

Ancient Symbolism and Devotional Practice

Green Tara is one of the most popular deities in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon, revered for her swift response to prayers and her ability to overcome obstacles, fear, and ignorance. Legend tells of Tara emerging from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, when he witnessed the suffering of the world. Her compassion was so immense that a green lotus bloomed from her tear, and from that lotus, Tara herself arose. She is invoked for protection, healing, wisdom, and the attainment of enlightenment. This statue serves not only as a beautiful object of art but also as a focal point for meditation and devotional practice, inviting the blessings and protective presence of the Great Mother into your life. Its compact size makes it an ideal addition to an altar, a personal meditation space, or as a portable reminder of her benevolent spirit.

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.