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16" Green Tara Idol from Nepal | Copper Statues

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Green Tara is depicted with one leg extended, her left leg bent, stepping over the main lotus, all of which signify her readiness to take action and assist those in need. Her left hand can be seen holding a utpala to the heart with the thumb and ring finger, while her right hand is making a gesture of extreme generosity. The transformation of the five illusions into the Five Buddha Wisdoms is symbolized by the diadem with five diamonds. She is portrayed as having a kind visage and sitting on a white moon disk that is connected to a particular healing nectar that is connected to the naval chakra center.

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Specifications

	CAA014
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 16 inch
	Width: 10.5 inch
	Depth: 9.5 inch
	Weight 7.30 kg

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Embodiment of Compassion and Wisdom

This exquisite idol captures the serene and benevolent presence of Green Tara, a revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by skilled artisans in Nepal, this piece is a testament to centuries of artistic tradition. The statue is forged from high-quality copper and richly gilded with gold, imbuing it with a luminous aura that signifies purity and divine radiance. The intricate detailing, from the gentle curve of her smile to the delicate rendering of her robes, speaks of profound devotion and masterful craftsmanship.

The Auspicious Symbolism of Green Tara

Green Tara, often referred to as the "Mother of Liberation," is a powerful female bodhisattva renowned for her swift compassion and ability to overcome obstacles. Legend tells that she emerged from a teardrop of the compassionate Avalokiteshvara, seeing the suffering of the world and vowing to help all sentient beings find enlightenment. Her green complexion symbolizes her active and dynamic nature, representing her responsiveness to the calls of those in need. She is depicted seated in a posture of royal ease, with her right leg extended, signifying her readiness to arise and offer assistance. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower, a symbol of purity and enlightenment, while her right hand rests in the gesture of granting boons, bestowing blessings and protection.

A Sacred Creation from the Himalayas

Originating from Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual heritage and renowned for its exquisite Buddhist art, this statue embodies the essence of Himalayan artistry. The use of copper as the base material is significant, as copper is believed to have purifying properties and is often used in sacred objects. The application of gold gilding not only enhances the visual splendor but also symbolizes the ultimate preciousness of spiritual awakening. This magnificent depiction of Green Tara serves as a powerful focal point for meditation, prayer, and contemplation, inviting a sense of peace, protection, and spiritual growth into any space it graces. Its impressive size makes it a commanding presence, perfect for a meditation room, altar, or as a statement piece in a collection dedicated to Eastern spirituality and art.

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.