Tibetan Buddhist Simha Dakini (Lion-Headed Yogini) - Made in Nepal

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Tibetan Buddhist Simha Dakini (Lion-Headed Yogini) - Made in Nepal

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Name: Tibetan Buddhist Simha Dakini (Lion-Headed Yogini) - Made in Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEM697
Price: 1320.00 USD
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	ZEM697
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 15.7 inch
	Width: 5.4 inch
	Depth: 10.5 inch
	Weight 4 kg

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Embodying Fierce Compassion: The Simha Dakini

This magnificent sculpture depicts the Simha Dakini, a powerful and revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, often associated with wisdom, transformation, and the overcoming of obstacles. The Simha Dakini, or "Lion-Faced Yogini," is a manifestation of enlightened energy, embodying the ferocity of a lion to vanquish ignorance and illusion. Her leonine visage, with its open mouth and lolling tongue, symbolizes her primal power and her ability to consume negative forces. The third eye, prominently displayed on her forehead, signifies her all-seeing awareness and profound insight into the nature of reality.

A Masterpiece of Nepalese Craftsmanship

Crafted in Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual tradition and artistic heritage, this statue is a testament to the skill of its artisans. Fashioned from high-quality copper, the sculpture has been meticulously gilded with 24-karat gold, imbuing it with a radiant aura of purity and divinity. The intricate details, from the delicate ornamentation adorning her body to the dynamic posture, speak of hours of dedicated craftsmanship. The fiery nimbus that encircles her represents the transformative fire of wisdom, burning away obscurations and illuminating the path to enlightenment. ––––––––––

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

The Simha Dakini is a protector of the Dharma and a guide for practitioners on the path to liberation. In yogic traditions, she is seen as a manifestation of the primordial energy that underlies all existence. Her fierce aspect is not one of wrath, but of potent compassion, the kind that can roar away the deepest fears and attachments. Stories abound of her appearing to great yogis, offering guidance, protection, and esoteric teachings. Her dance, a dynamic and energetic pose, symbolizes the ceaseless activity of enlightened wisdom in the world, constantly working to liberate beings from suffering. She is often depicted holding a ritual staff, a symbol of her authority and power, and sometimes a skull cup, representing the emptying of ego and the transmutation of negative energies.

An Object of Devotion and Artistic Admiration

This exquisite statue serves as a powerful focal point for meditation and devotion, inviting contemplation of wisdom, courage, and the transformative power of the enlightened mind. Its striking presence and rich symbolism make it a captivating piece for any altar, meditation space, or collection of sacred art. The interplay of the gold's lustrous sheen with the vibrant reds and golds of the surrounding flames creates a visual spectacle that is both awe-inspiring and deeply spiritual. Owning such a piece is not merely acquiring an object of beauty, but inviting a profound spiritual presence into your life.

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.