Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod (Sarvabuddha Dakini)

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Name: Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod (Sarvabuddha Dakini)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZAZ13
Price: 1430.00 USD
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	ZAZ13
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 13 inch
	Width: 9.5 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 3.60 kg

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Embodying the Fierce Wisdom of Transformation

This exquisite statue captures the powerful and transformative essence of Vajrayogini, also revered as Sarvabuddha Dakini, the "Dakini of All Buddhas." Crafted from fine copper and lavishly gilded with 24 karat gold, this piece radiates divine energy and profound spiritual significance. The goddess stands in her iconic dancing posture, a symbol of dynamic action and the ceaseless flow of existence. Her fierce expression and energetic stance embody the power to overcome obstacles, transmute negativities, and guide practitioners towards enlightenment. ––––––––––

A Symbol of Transcendent Power

Vajrayogini is a principal deity in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly within the Sarma schools. She is considered the foremost of the Wisdom Dakinis, representing the inseparability of wisdom and method, bliss and emptiness. Her form as Sarvabuddha Dakini signifies her embrace of all Buddhas and their enlightened activities. She is often depicted with a skull cup in one hand and a khatvanga (a ritual staff) in the other, symbolizing her mastery over the cyclic nature of existence and her ability to liberate beings from suffering. The garland of skulls adorning her neck represents the transcendence of the ego and the ultimate impermanence of all phenomena, a potent reminder of the path to liberation. ––––––––––

Masterful Craftsmanship and Rich Symbolism

The intricate details of this statue showcase the artisan's skill and devotion. The shimmering gold finish highlights the goddess's divine form, while the vibrant red and gold flame halo behind her symbolizes the purification of negative emotions and the radiant wisdom that dispels ignorance. Her powerful dance signifies the overcoming of the four maras, or demons, representing the internal and external obstacles to spiritual realization. The figures subjugated beneath her feet represent the vanquishing of ignorance, attachment, aversion, and pride. This representation is not one of destruction, but of transformation, where these very hindrances are transmuted into the pure energy of awakening. ––––––––––

A Beacon of Spiritual Practice

This Vajrayogini statue serves as a potent focal point for meditation and devotion. Her presence can inspire practitioners to cultivate unwavering determination on the spiritual path, to confront their own inner demons, and to develop the wisdom necessary to achieve liberation. In many traditions, Vajrayogini is invoked as a guide and protector, offering swift assistance to those who earnestly seek her blessings. The masterful artistry and the profound symbolism woven into this gilded copper statue make it a truly remarkable piece for any practitioner or collector seeking to connect with the transformative power of this supreme dakini.

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.