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20" Goddess Green Tara From Nepal

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The personification of Avalokiteshvara’s blissful affection for humankind, goddess Green Tara in this gilded copper statue from Nepal is a soothing sight to the heart. Her glistening visage beautified by gold is animated by her gently opened eyes, fine nose, and pleasantly curving lips. Waves-like hair frames her countenance, along with the crown that adds a grandeur to the icon. With masterclass sculpting and polishing, Tara’s limbs, attire, and posture are endowed with a youthful sweetness. Alluring and calming the mind, Tara in this iconic artwork is divinity incarnate for her followers.

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	CAA078
	Copper With Gold
	Height: 20 inch
	Width: 13 inch
	Depth: 11 inch
	Weight 10 kg

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The Embodiment of Compassion: A Radiant Green Tara Statue

This magnificent statue captures the serene and compassionate presence of Green Tara, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from fine copper and adorned with a rich gold finish, this artwork hails from Nepal, a land steeped in spiritual traditions and renowned for its exquisite metalwork. The deity is depicted in her characteristic posture of ease and readiness to offer aid, seated on a beautifully ornate lotus throne. Her right hand is extended in the boon-granting gesture (varada mudra), symbolizing her boundless generosity and ability to fulfill wishes. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower, a potent symbol of purity and enlightenment that blooms even in the mud of worldly attachments.

Green Tara: The Swift Goddess of Action and Compassion

In Buddhist lore, Green Tara is known as the goddess who swiftly comes to the aid of those who call upon her. She is often depicted with youthful beauty, radiating an aura of peaceful energy. Her green complexion signifies her active, life-affirming nature and her connection to the vibrant energy of nature. Legends tell of Tara’s birth from the compassionate tears of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, as he wept over the suffering of the world. Her appearance was so radiant and full of life that he exclaimed, "You are an accomplished one!" – thus, she became known as Tara, meaning "star" or "to cross over." She embodies wisdom and skillful means, offering protection from fear, illness, and obstacles, and guiding practitioners towards spiritual liberation.

A Masterpiece of Nepalese Craftsmanship

This particular representation of Green Tara is a testament to the skill and artistry of Nepalese artisans. The intricate detailing on the statue, from the delicate folds of her garments to the serene expression on her face, speaks volumes about the dedication and reverence poured into its creation. The gold plating enhances the divine aura of the goddess, making her appear truly luminous and otherworldly. The lotus base, a recurring motif in Buddhist art, is rendered with exceptional precision, its petals unfurling to cradle the divine figure. This substantial piece, standing at 20 inches tall, is not merely a decorative item but a profound object of devotion, capable of inspiring peace and mindfulness in any space it graces. It serves as a powerful reminder of the presence of compassion and wisdom in our lives.

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.