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19" Green Tara Statue From Nepal

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Name: 19" Green Tara Statue From Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: CAA052
Price: 2065.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Green Tara, who’s the miraculous savior from all the suffering, with her intriguing aura has been beautifully sculpted in copper, through the Nepalese technique. Seated on her Utpala (the blue lotus seat), her leg stretching in a lalitasana rests on another more diminutive lotus. Embellished in the jewels of a queen, she appears beautiful, blessing her devotees with boons as the mother goddess in Varada mudra while gracefully arranging her three-finger mudra holding a lotus.

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Specifications

	CAA052
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 19 inch
	Width: 13 inch
	Depth: 7.5 inch
	Weight 9.20 kg

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Embodiment of Compassion and Swift Action

This magnificent statue depicts Tara, the revered goddess of compassion and enlightened activity. In Buddhist traditions, Tara is a Bodhisattva who has attained enlightenment and vows to manifest in female form to help all sentient beings. She is known for her swiftness in responding to prayers and her ability to overcome obstacles. The statue, crafted from copper and gilded with gold, captures her serene yet powerful presence, emanating an aura of peace and protection. ——

The Green Tara Manifestation

Among Tara's many forms, Green Tara is particularly prominent. Legend tells of the goddess Avalokiteshvara weeping tears of compassion for the suffering of the world. From one of his tears, a lotus bloomed, and from it arose Tara. She is depicted as youthful and vibrant, symbolizing her ability to overcome challenges and bring about positive transformations. Her green complexion is often associated with the ability to act swiftly and fearlessly, like the wind. She is believed to protect beings from the eight fears, which include pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, stinginess, and delusion. ——

Artistry from the Himalayas

This exquisite statue hails from Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual heritage and renowned for its masterful metalwork. The artisans have meticulously brought Green Tara to life, imbuing the piece with intricate details that speak to generations of artistic tradition. The serene expression on her face, the delicate rendering of her jewelry, and the flowing robes are all testaments to the skill and devotion involved in its creation. The base, adorned with a traditional lotus motif, further enhances the sacredness and beauty of the deity. The use of copper as the base material, covered with lustrous gold, signifies both the enduring nature of the divine and the preciousness of enlightenment. ——

A Source of Spiritual Solace

Possessing this statue offers a tangible connection to the profound teachings and comforting presence of Green Tara. Whether for personal devotion, meditation, or as a centerpiece for a sacred space, it serves as a constant reminder of compassion, courage, and the potential for overcoming worldly difficulties. The presence of this deity in one's home is believed to bring blessings of protection, good fortune, and spiritual growth, guiding devotees on their path towards awakening. The sheer beauty and fine craftsmanship of this piece also make it a remarkable work of art, worthy of admiration and appreciation for its cultural and aesthetic value.

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.