Standing Tara

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Name: Standing Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XC12
Price: 440.00 USD
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Specifications

	XC12
	Copper Sculpture
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 5.2 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.39 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion

Crafted from copper, this statue captures the essence of a beloved figure in Buddhist traditions. The statue stands with a gentle sway, radiating serenity and grace. Her hands are positioned in meaningful mudras. One hand extends outwards, signifying giving and openness, while the other delicately holds a lotus flower, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. The lotus, rising from muddy waters, represents the potential for all beings to achieve liberation. Her serene expression and downcast eyes invite contemplation and inner peace.

A Mother of Liberation

In Buddhist iconography, she represents the compassionate activity of all Buddhas, a fierce protector and guide on the path to enlightenment. Her name translates to "star" or "savior," embodying her role as a guiding light, leading individuals out of suffering and towards liberation. Legend has it that Tara arose from the tears of Avalokiteśvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, who wept at the suffering of the world. From these tears, a lotus flower bloomed, and from that lotus, Tara emerged, vowing to help all beings cross the ocean of samsara. She is often invoked for protection from danger, guidance through difficulties, and the fulfillment of aspirations.

Craftsmanship and Design

The intricate details of the sculpture reflect the skillful artistry that has been devoted to its creation. The flowing robes and delicate adornments suggest movement and life. The craftsmanship is evident in the details adorning her body. Every detail of the sculpture, from the ornate headpiece to the intricate designs on her clothing, reflects the rich artistic traditions associated with Buddhist art. The base of the statue is decorated, providing a stable and aesthetically pleasing foundation. This exquisite piece is a beautiful representation of compassion, embodying the promise of liberation and the potential for enlightenment that resides within each of us.

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.