14" Achi Chokyi (Chimar) Drolma From Nepal | Nepalese Copper Statue

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14" Achi Chokyi (Chimar) Drolma From Nepal | Nepalese Copper Statue

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The Achi Chokyi Drolma statue is a masterpiece that captures the essence of compassion, wisdom, and swift intervention. Seated majestically upon a symbolic horse, this intricate art piece is a testament to the devotion and skill of our seasoned sculpting artisan. Achi Chokyi Drolma wears pristinely patterned attire and all kinds of ornaments. A web of fire surrounds the Achi Chokyi Drolma, highlighting his life-affirming nature for the devotee. His countenance is adorned with the unique feature of three eyes—an embodiment of his omniscient awareness that encompasses all beings and circumstances.

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Specifications

	CAA070
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 14 inch
	Width: 10 inch
	Depth: 7 inch
	Weight 5.90 kg

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A Vision of Fierce Compassion: The Achi Chokyi Drolma Statue

This exquisite statue depicts Achi Chokyi Drolma, a revered Tibetan Buddhist deity, in her powerful and dynamic form. Crafted from lustrous copper and adorned with accents of gold, this 14-inch masterpiece originates from Nepal, a land rich in spiritual artistry and ancient traditions. Achi Chokyi Drolma, also known as Chimar, is a fierce protectress and a manifestation of wisdom, embodying the profound compassion of a mother. Her presence is often invoked to overcome obstacles, dispel ignorance, and bring about spiritual enlightenment. The iconography of this sculpture is steeped in rich mythology and cultural significance. Achi Chokyi Drolma is traditionally depicted as a wrathful deity, a characteristic that symbolizes her unwavering commitment to vanquishing negative forces and safeguarding practitioners on their spiritual path. Her ferocity is not born of anger, but of an intense love and an unyielding determination to protect beings from suffering. The three eyes adorning her face signify her omniscience, her ability to see past, present, and future, and to perceive the true nature of reality. Her open mouth, bared teeth, and intense gaze are outward expressions of her power to dissolve delusion and fear.

The Galloping Protector and Her Fiery Aura

The statue captures Achi Chokyi Drolma in a moment of intense action, astride a powerful horse. The horse, rendered with meticulous detail, appears to be in mid-gallop, its muscles tensed, conveying a sense of unstoppable momentum. This dynamic pose reflects the swift and decisive nature of the deity's protective actions. The horse itself is a potent symbol, often representing the mind that needs to be trained and controlled. Here, it is harnessed by the divine will of Achi Chokyi Drolma, illustrating her mastery over the untamed aspects of existence. Encircling the deity and her steed is a vibrant halo of flames, rendered in striking red and gold. This "aura of flames" is a common motif in wrathful deity representations within Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism. It signifies the transformative power of wisdom, capable of burning away obscurations, impurities, and negative karma. The flames are not destructive but purifying, illuminating the path towards liberation. The intricate detailing of these flames, with their swirling forms and golden highlights, adds a sense of dramatic energy and spiritual intensity to the entire composition. This powerful imagery serves as a constant reminder of the divine force that can manifest to overcome all adversities.

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.