Ganesha wears a long dhoti reaching down to his ankles, while a serpent with an upraised hood acts as a waistband circumscribing his portly belly. A long jeweled necklace falls down to his navel.
A unique aspect of this sculpture are the deftly carved flowing creepers ending in buds, topping into a flat canopy over Ganesha’s head. The creepers occupy only the lower portion of the front, but span the whole of Ganesha’s figure at the back of this sculpture carved in the round. (See Reverse Image at bottom).
This statue was created in the city of Jaipur, using only a single block of Kadamba wood.
Click Here to view the reverse of this artwork.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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