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16" Green Tara Statue from Nepal

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Name: 16" Green Tara Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA160
Price: 1870.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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In the 7th century, the female principle was introduced in Buddhism as Tara. The Tara statue is worshipped in various forms of Buddhism as the female counterpart of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Tara is a revered female deity who believes in protecting her devotees from earthly calamities and liberation from fear & obstacles. Green Tara is always depicted as the statue in a seated posture with her right leg extended and left leg folded.

This represents her readiness to spring into action to assist beings. Her right hand is extended in the Varada Mudra. The Green Tara statue is adorned with various colors that hold symbolic meanings. She is predominantly green, symbolizing her compassionate and active nature. The Green Tara statue is adorned with a crown or tiara, indicating her enlightened status as a bodhisattva.

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Specifications

	CAA160
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 16 inch
	Width: 12 inch
	Depth: 8 inch
	Weight 8.50 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion and Action

This exquisite statue depicts Green Tara, a highly revered Bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing enlightened activity and compassion. Cast from copper with a resplendent gold finish, this magnificent artwork radiates a divine aura. Green Tara is often invoked for protection, healing, and the removal of obstacles, making her a central figure in the spiritual practices of many. Her green hue signifies vibrant life, growth, and her swift response to the pleas of sentient beings. The legend of Green Tara's origin speaks of her arising from a tear shed by Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as he contemplated the suffering of the world. Overwhelmed by the immense sorrow, his tear transformed into a pool of water, from which a lotus bloomed, revealing the radiant Green Tara. She vowed to dedicate herself to alleviating the suffering of all beings, embodying a powerful and active form of compassion. Her swiftness in answering prayers is likened to the speed of a green arrow, hence her name, meaning "star" or "to cross over."

A Masterpiece of Nepalese Craftsmanship

Each detail of this statue is meticulously rendered by skilled artisans in Nepal, a region renowned for its rich artistic heritage in Buddhist iconography. The serene expression on Green Tara's face, with her gentle gaze and subtly smiling lips, conveys a sense of profound peace and unwavering kindness. Her right hand is held in the gesture of *varada mudra*, offering blessings and fulfilling wishes, while her left hand, in *vitarka mudra*, signifies the teaching of the Dharma and dispelling fear. The lotus flowers adorning her shoulders are symbolic of her purity and her ability to arise unstained from the worldly cycle. The opulent ornamentation, including the intricately designed crown, necklaces, and bracelets, further enhances the divine presence of the goddess. These adornments are not merely decorative but represent her celestial status and the richness of her enlightened qualities. The statue is seated gracefully on a lotus throne, a symbol of spiritual purity and enlightenment, which itself rests upon a beautifully detailed pedestal, showcasing the mastery of Nepalese metalwork. The combination of copper and gold not only provides a lasting brilliance but also imbues the piece with a sense of sacred value, reflecting the sacredness of the deity she represents. This statue serves as a potent reminder of the power of compassion and the wisdom to overcome adversity.

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.