Standing Tara

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Name: Standing Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZO54
Price: 470.00 USD
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Specifications

	ZO54
	Copper Sculpture embellished with Coral and Turquoise
	Height: 5.3 inch
	Width: 3.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 6 kg

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A radiant embodiment of compassion and swift action, this copper sculpture, adorned with coral and turquoise, brings the essence of Tara into your home or sacred space. Standing at 5.3 inches tall, 3.5 inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep, this piece radiates with a quiet yet powerful presence. It makes a captivating addition to your collection, or a meaningful gift for someone seeking solace and guidance. Find it under our Statues > Small Sized Statues category.

Tara: The Bodhisattva of Compassion

In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is revered as the "Mother of all Buddhas" and is deeply associated with compassion and skillful means. Her name literally means "star," symbolizing her role as a guiding light, leading practitioners out of suffering and towards enlightenment. The stories surrounding Tara are rich and inspiring, often depicting her as a female Bodhisattva who vowed to remain in feminine form until all beings are free from suffering. In one tradition, Tara is believed to have been born from a tear of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. When Avalokiteśvara wept at the sight of the world's pain, a lotus flower emerged from his tear, and from that lotus arose Tara, ready to aid him in his mission of alleviating suffering. She is often depicted in various forms, each representing a different aspect of her compassion and wisdom.

The Beauty of Copper, Coral, and Turquoise

The statue is crafted from copper, a metal prized for its warm, reddish-brown hue and its ability to conduct energy. The coral and turquoise embellishments accent the statue, adding a vibrancy and texture that enhances the piece's overall beauty. The use of coral is significant, often representing life force energy and renewal, while the blue-green turquoise is associated with wisdom, serenity, and protection. Together, these materials create a harmonious blend of colors and energies that reflect Tara's attributes. The meticulous detail that goes into creating each piece is a testament to the artisans' dedication to their craft and devotion to Tara herself. The smooth finish of the copper contrasts beautifully with the textures of the coral and turquoise, creating a visually and tactilely appealing piece. This statue is more than just a decorative item; it's a tangible representation of Tara's presence, a reminder of her unwavering compassion, and an invitation to cultivate these qualities within oneself. This piece stands as a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for all who seek her blessings.

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.