The statue depicting him standing on a pedestal on a double cushioned lotus with the right-hand high up pointing towards the sky and left hand resting by the side down towards the ground. These hand gestures conveys that there are two worlds upward as heaven and down on the earth; but no one is equal as Buddha. Draped in a wavy dhoti, big eyes in samadhi on his serenic face with perfectly matted curled hair locks settled on the head forming a conical top with the usual long earlobes. The glittering beige-coloured statue is alluring and unique artifact.
The origin of Buddhism points towards Siddhartha Gautam, the historic Buddha who was born in Kapilvastu (Lumbini, Nepal ) near the foothills of Himalaya. He founded the sect of wanderer ascetics ( Sramanas ). This is known as Sangha. Gautam was a great spiritual leader. Soon after his birth, he realised that mere life’s experience could not provide the pure & true happiness and protection from the worldly sufferings, so he renunciated the princely life for achieving enlightenment.
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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