White Tara

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Name: White Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EO52
Price: 1020.00 USD
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Specifications

	EO52
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 20 inch
	Width: 13 inch
	Depth: 9.4 inch
	Weight 11.30 kg

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100% Handmade

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MADE IN INDIA.

An Embodiment of Compassion and Healing

Behold a captivating representation of enlightened compassion, meticulously crafted to bring a sense of peace and well-being into your space. This stunning statue embodies the essence of healing, longevity, and serenity. Each curve and detail speaks to the profound spiritual significance of this revered figure. Crafted with precision, this statue begins with a copper base, ensuring both durability and a substantial feel. The copper is then lavishly gilded with 24 Karat Gold, lending a radiant, ethereal glow that enhances the deity’s inherent grace. The use of gold not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also symbolizes purity, preciousness, and the attainment of enlightenment.

The Legend of the Seven Eyes

This depiction is a prominent deity in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying compassionate action. She is often referred to as the "Mother of All Buddhas" and is revered for her ability to grant long life, health, and protection from harm. A defining characteristic is her seven eyes: one in the forehead, and one on each palm and foot. These eyes symbolize her all-seeing, ever-watchful compassion, enabling her to perceive the suffering of beings in all realms and swiftly come to their aid. According to legend, she was born from the tears of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, shed as he witnessed the suffering of the world. From these tears sprung a lotus, and from that lotus emerged the deity, vowing to help him alleviate suffering.

A Masterpiece of Devotion

Seated in the serene lotus posture, a pose signifying spiritual awakening and tranquility, this figure radiates calm and balance. One hand is extended in the Varada Mudra, the gesture of generosity and giving blessings, while the other rests gently in her lap, holding a lotus flower. The intricate details of her crown, adorned with precious jewels, and the flowing lines of her garments showcase the artisan's profound dedication and skill. The elaborate lotus base upon which the deity sits is a symbol of purity, spiritual awakening, and detachment from the world. The details of each petal are carefully rendered to accentuate the beauty and symbolism of the lotus. The dimensions of the statue—20.0 x 13.0 x 9.4 inches—make it a substantial and commanding presence, suitable for a shrine, meditation space, or as a focal point in any room. It is a beautiful addition to one's own practice or a thoughtful gift for another.

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.