Tibetan Buddhist The Savior Goddess Green Tara

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist The Savior Goddess Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: RI36
Price: 360.00 USD
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	RI36
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 9 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 6.5 inch
	Weight 1.40 kg

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The Resplendent Embodiment of Compassion

This exquisite copper sculpture depicts Green Tara, a revered Bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, known as the "Mother of Liberation" and the "Savior Goddess." Her name, Tara, signifies "star," reflecting her role as a guiding light for those seeking enlightenment and protection from suffering. She is often depicted with a green hue, symbolizing her active, compassionate energy and her connection to the vibrant life force of the universe. This rendition, intricately gilded with 24 karat gold, radiates a divine luminescence, capturing the essence of her benevolent power and profound spiritual presence. In Buddhist lore, Tara emerged from a tear of compassion shed by Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Witnessing the immense suffering in the world, Avalokiteshvara wept, and a single tear transformed into a radiant green lotus. From this lotus, Tara arose, promising to aid all beings. Her iconography often features her seated in a posture of ease, with one leg extended as if ready to spring into action to help those in need, a posture beautifully represented in this artwork. She is the embodiment of swift action and unwavering protection, embodying the motherly aspect of enlightened wisdom.

A Symbol of Protection and Enlightenment

The craftsmanship of this statue is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Tibetan Buddhism. The copper form is meticulously sculpted, showcasing the delicate features of Green Tara, from her serene facial expression to the graceful drape of her garments. The application of 24 karat gold gilding elevates the piece, imbuing it with a sacred aura and symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and auspiciousness. The vibrant colors and ornate details, including the elaborate crown and the blossoming lotuses flanking her, are characteristic of traditional Buddhist art, designed to inspire devotion and contemplation. Green Tara is invoked for protection from fear, obstacles, and negativity, and she is believed to grant boons, overcome sickness, and lead practitioners towards liberation. Her mantra, "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha," is a powerful invocation recited by devotees seeking her blessings and guidance. Owning or meditating upon an image of Green Tara is believed to cultivate compassion, courage, and wisdom, transforming the practitioner's inner landscape and fostering a deeper connection to the divine. This statue serves not only as a beautiful object of art but as a potent reminder of the compassionate force available to all who seek it.

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.