13" Goddess Green Tara Idol | Gilded Copper Nepalese Statue

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13" Goddess Green Tara Idol | Gilded Copper Nepalese Statue

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The perennially divine form of Green Tara is shown to us in this Nepalese statue. She is dressed in a fine dhoti and adorned with traditional Nepalese ornaments embellished with turquoise and coral that enhance her opulence. Her golden face, which is enhanced by an artistically carved crown and ornaments that draw attention to her lean physique, brims with innocence. The frills on her crown and her exquisite scarf flow mesmerizingly, giving Green Tara's apparently still composition in this magnificent statue a sensation of movement.

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Specifications

	MIU236
	COPPER GILDED WITH GOLD
	Height: 13 inch
	Width: 10 inch
	Depth: 7 inch
	Weight 3.50 kg

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A Beacon of Compassion and Action

This exquisite 13-inch statue embodies the essence of Green Tara, the revered female bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, renowned for her swift action and boundless compassion. Crafted from copper and meticulously gilded with pure gold, this Nepalese masterpiece radiates a divine luminescence, capturing the radiant energy of the goddess. Her serene countenance, adorned with precious turquoise and red stones, invites contemplation and inner peace. The intricate detailing of her regal crown, flowing robes, and the symbolic lotus she holds signifies her enlightened nature and her ability to overcome obstacles. ––––––––––––––––––

Green Tara: The Swift Liberator

In Buddhist lore, Tara emerged from a lotus flower that bloomed from a tear shed by the compassionate bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Witnessing the suffering of sentient beings, Avalokiteshvara wept, and his tears gave rise to Tara, who vowed to manifest in forms that could best alleviate suffering. Green Tara, in particular, is associated with her active compassion, her ability to protect from fear, and her swift response to prayers. She is often depicted seated in a relaxed posture, with one leg extended, ready to spring into action to help those in need. The posture of this statue, seated in the meditative lotus position with her right hand extended in the gesture of *varada mudra* (bestowing boons) and her left hand in *vitarka mudra* (teaching or discussion), perfectly illustrates her dual nature of compassionate action and wisdom. ––––––––––––––––––

Artistry and Devotion from the Himalayas

This statue is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Nepal, where traditional craftsmanship has been honed over centuries. The skilled artisans have poured their devotion into every aspect of its creation, from the initial casting of the copper to the delicate application of gold leaf and the precise setting of the gemstones. The base of the statue, adorned with intricate patterns and a lotus motif, further enhances its spiritual significance, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. Displaying this statue in your home or sacred space is an invitation to cultivate qualities of courage, compassion, and decisive action, much like Green Tara herself. It serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for liberation from suffering and the inherent goodness that resides within us all. This gilded copper statue is not merely an object of art but a conduit for spiritual connection and a tangible representation of divine grace.

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.