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13" Copper Goddess Saraswati Statue from Nepal

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Name: 13" Copper Goddess Saraswati Statue from Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WSA045
Price: 770.00 USD
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“Changchanma” or the Nepalese form of the goddess of wisdom and arts Saraswati is represented in this exquisite copper Saraswati statue, seated meditatively on a distinctive, triangular platform.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the goddess Saraswati is followed ardently by masters and their disciples as the patron of knowledge, who guides a learner on the path of learning.

Goddess Saraswati with her benevolent motherly powers is worshipped not only among the Nepalese-Tibetan Hindus and Buddhists but also by the Tantric initiates as the presiding deity of mantras known as vidya or dharani.

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Item Code:	WSA045
Specifications:	Copper
Height:	13 inch
Width:	8 inch
Depth:	8.5 inch
Weight:	3.44 kg

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Carrying a divine softness on her immaculate countenance, this copper goddess Saraswati statue shows her as a two-armed divine mother, clad in a gold dhoti (lower body garment) and a bare torso. The goddess is adorned in various ethnic ornaments, embellished with precious and semi-precious stones set in the golden-hued jewelry in such a manner that the heavenly form of the mother goddess is beautified further.

In the ears of this copper goddess Saraswati statue, we can see two elegant floral earrings, on her forehead a pleasing white dot, and on her neck three auspicious lines. The hairstyle of the goddess is quite attractive, with her hair held in place by a head ornament tied at the back of her head.

Goddess Saraswati sits leisurely, in the regal Lalitasana, with a veena (stringed instrument) held in her hands. Elegantly adorned and true to the goddess’s origins in the Indian subcontinent, this Devi Saraswati icon is an impressive symbol of the mother-goddess’s sway over the vast human realm.

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.