The innocence on baby Ganesha’s face attracts the viewers towards him. The sculptor has maintained that expression of naughtiness in his eyes along with the tiny decorated trunk curled sideways and the large flappy ears ready to listen to the sufferings of people and help them out.
In Hinduism, it is Lord Krishna, who is popularly seen as playing the flute, but this unconventional sculpture of baby Ganesha playing the flute is symbolic of him being a music lover, who is willing to spread calmness and serenity across the world with the blissful tracks of his flute.
Having just the visible upper half, Ganesha is perched on a heightened cubic wooden block and enjoys his moment of joyousness under the shade of the tree of life, a universal symbol of growth and strength, carved as the backdrop having its multiple branches spread outwards towards the sky in varied directions, all flourished in similar, deep chiselled bunches of leaves.
The sculptor’s perfection of hands and dedication for work can be analyzed by the way every branch and leaf moves in a haphazard manner, yet it is carved with creativity and neatness, also keeping intact its realistic kind. The Shaivite Trishool (trident) etched on Ganesha’s forehead is symbolic of his patronage.
Ganesha with two hands is a taboo, which the artist has carved with extreme beauty, having the arms folded from the elbow to hold the flute in elegance and smoothness. Not just the formation, the amazing combination of colors makes this Ganesha brass sculpture a worthy artefact. The glossy golden hue of Lord Ganesha is balanced in an appealing manner with the matte finish wooden plinth and the dull-coloured tree of life at the bottom and top respectively.
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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