19" Goddess White Tara Copper Statue | Nepalese Sculpture

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19" Goddess White Tara Copper Statue | Nepalese Sculpture

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The Goddess White Tara Statue from Nepal is a glazing statue that embodies serenity and divine beauty. White Tara is draped in an exquisite ensemble, has two arms and wears a gold crown over his beautifully tied tresses. She is often depicted as having an eye on the palms of her both hands, then she is called “Tara of Seven Eyes” a form of goddess popular in Mongolia. With fine etchings embellishing the entire statue of White Tara’s mesmeric visage calms the mind swiftly. It is believed that she offers healing to our wounds, whether it's our body or mind that has been hurt. Crafted with precision, the copper statue with gold gilding is a testament to Nepal's rich traditions.

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Specifications

	CAA053
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 19 inch
	Width: 13 inch
	Depth: 9 inch
	Weight 8 kg

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Embodiment of Compassion and Longevity

This exquisite sculpture captures the serene and benevolent form of White Tara, a revered goddess in Tibetan Buddhism. Her presence is a beacon of purity, wisdom, and boundless compassion, embodying the maternal aspect of enlightenment. White Tara is an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, born from a tear he shed upon witnessing the suffering of sentient beings. Her white complexion signifies her purity and spiritual transcendence, while her seven eyes—one in the center of her forehead, two on each palm, and two on each sole—represent her omniscient awareness and her ability to perceive all beings' pleas for help.

Artistry and Symbolism

Crafted from copper with a lustrous gold finish, this statue is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Nepal. The intricate detailing showcases the masterful skill of Nepalese artisans. White Tara is depicted in the vajra posture, seated gracefully on a lotus pedestal, symbolizing her purity and spiritual awakening. Her right hand is in the gesture of boon-granting (varada mudra), offering blessings and fulfilling the wishes of her devotees. Her left hand, held near her heart in the gesture of refuge (abhaya mudra), assures protection and dispels fear. In her left hand, she also holds the stem of a lotus flower, which blooms on her left shoulder. The lotus, a potent symbol in Buddhism, represents purity, enlightenment, and the potential for spiritual growth, emerging unstained from the muddy waters of samsara. The elaborate crown and ornaments adorning her head and body signify her celestial nature and her status as a divine protector.

The Goddess of Long Life

White Tara is particularly venerated as the goddess of long life, health, and prosperity. She is invoked to overcome obstacles, alleviate illness, and extend life. Legends tell of her commitment to remain in the female form until all beings are enlightened, a testament to her unwavering dedication and compassion. Her devotees seek her grace for peace, well-being, and a path towards spiritual liberation. This statue, with its commanding presence and profound symbolism, serves as a powerful focal point for meditation and devotion, bringing the blessings of White Tara into any sacred space. The warm, inviting glow of the gold finish further enhances her radiant aura, inviting contemplation and inner peace.

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.