White Tara Adorned with Ritual Costume from Bhutan

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Name: White Tara Adorned with Ritual Costume from Bhutan
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EN13
Price: 315.00 USD
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	EN13
	Copper Statue
	Height: 13 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 4.7 inch
	Weight 3.90 kg

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Behold a magnificent representation of compassion and longevity, meticulously crafted from copper: a depiction of White Tara, a revered figure within Tibetan Buddhism. This statue offers a glimpse into the rich spiritual heritage of Bhutan, where art and devotion intertwine.

The Embodiment of Compassion and Healing

Tara, meaning "star," is a beloved bodhisattva revered for her swift response to those in need. Known as Jetsun Dölma in Tibetan, she embodies the feminine aspect of wisdom and compassion, offering solace and protection to all beings. Among her many forms, White Tara is particularly associated with long life, healing, and serenity. Her white complexion symbolizes purity and her seven eyes, including one on each palm and foot and one on her forehead, represent her all-seeing compassion and ability to perceive suffering across the universe. She is the embodiment of grace and the divine mother, a symbol of unwavering support on the path to enlightenment.

Bhutanese Artistry and Ritual Adornment

The statue is a testament to the skill of Bhutanese artisans, who are known for their intricate detailing and deep understanding of Buddhist iconography. The statue itself is made of copper, a metal highly valued in Buddhist art for its durability and conductivity, believed to channel positive energy. Adding to the statue’s unique character is the inclusion of a ritual costume, a tradition often seen in Bhutanese temples. This adornment is not merely decorative; it is symbolic, representing the deity's royal and spiritual status. The bright colors and patterns woven into the fabric carry specific meanings and blessings, enhancing the statue's sacred presence. The collar features intricate patterns, and a colorful skirt adds to the elegance. These elements, thoughtfully chosen and skillfully arranged, bring the statue to life, making it a captivating piece of art that invites contemplation and reverence.

Placement

This statue of White Tara, measuring 13.0 x 8.0 x 4.7 inches, is ideal for placement on a shrine, meditation altar, or any space dedicated to spiritual practice. Its presence serves as a constant reminder of compassion, healing, and the potential for inner peace and longevity. Each detail of the statue and its ritual costume invites a deeper connection to the deity and the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.

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.