This somewhat ugly or strange looking statue revives man's five thousand year old concept of Mother Earth in relation to existence and gives an idea of the human physiognomy of those days. In physical features the image is closer to the Dancing Girl. Long thin shapeless legs, as long dull arms curved at 66 degree angle, narrow forehead slanting upward, eyes socketted and fixed upon forehead, heavy lips with the lower one more protruding and overshadowing chin, blunt stale nose and a flat torso almost formless from hips to breasts are features that this statue shares with the Indus Dancing Girl. The style of bangles is similar, though worn on forearms not on upper ones as is the case of the Dancing Girl. Hair of both have been combed alike but tied differently. Both are nude but the artist has used a massive lizard type reptile to cover the nudity of the figure in this statue. Instead of Dancing Girl's necklace consisting of three pendents the figure in the statue is wearing a rope-chain. In the style of its tall rising neck the figure has great resemblance with the neck of the Harappan male figure driving the Daimabad Chariot.
But what is more interesting and curious than a blend of such various elements is artist's own innovation and symbolic dimensions which he has added to his representation. He has conceived and recreated out of the physical features of the Dancing Girl his version of the Mother Earth. He has invented a lizard type reptile clinging to her bosom. It has its mouth in between her two breasts. With its upper legs the reptile is holding figure's breasts as if ready to suck from them and its hind part trails down her waist, that is, the reptile is in occupation of Mother's entire generative zone. The symbolism of the representation is obvious. It is Mother Earth personified as the 'female'. She is the source of all life as also of all sustenance. She begets and feeds all, the man and reptiles, but they who crawl upon her bosom and are her inseparable part have to her womb and milk first right.
This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of ancient Indian literature. Dr Daljeet is the chief curator of the Visual Arts Gallery at the National Museum of India, New Delhi. They have both collaborated on numerous books on Indian art and culture.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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