Saviour Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Saviour Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XG50
Price: 440.00 USD
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Specifications

	XG50
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.8 inch
	Width: 5.5 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 1.41 kg

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Awakening Compassion

This serene sculpture embodies the essence of enlightened compassion. It is a representation of a revered figure known throughout the Buddhist world, and particularly venerated in Tibetan Buddhism, where she is considered one of the most beloved deities. Her presence is a reminder of the boundless potential for compassion within ourselves and the power to alleviate suffering in the world. The gilded finish radiates a sense of divinity and inner peace.

The Swiftness of Action

The significance of this figure goes beyond mere symbolism. Legend tells of her emergence from a tear shed by Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, grieving over the suffering of sentient beings. From this tear sprang a lotus, and from the lotus, she was born. This origin story highlights her swift and immediate response to suffering, her name itself meaning "star," symbolizing quickness and agility. Her iconography reflects this energetic nature. She is often depicted with one leg extended, ready to spring into action to aid those in need. This departure from the typical meditative pose of other deities signifies her unwavering commitment to alleviating suffering without delay. She is not an aloof deity dwelling in a distant heaven, but an actively engaged force for good in the world.

The Lotus and Enlightenment

In her hands, she holds the stems of lotus flowers, representing purity and enlightenment. The lotus, rising from the mud, symbolizes the potential for spiritual awakening even in the midst of life's challenges. Her presence embodies the hope that even in the darkest of times, growth and transformation are always possible. The lotus also symbolizes her mastery over desire and attachment, having transcended these qualities in order to attain enlightenment.

A Symbol of Liberation

This meticulously crafted statue, cast in copper and meticulously adorned with 24-karat gold, will undoubtedly become a treasured object, a potent symbol of compassion and hope for generations to come. Its presence can transform any space into a sanctuary of peace and serenity, reminding us to cultivate compassion in our own lives and to work towards the liberation of all beings. Owning this sculpture is not merely acquiring an object of beauty, but also embracing the path of wisdom and compassion.

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.