For the followers of Radha-Krishna, Sri Radha is the eternally fragrant blossom whose beauty is incomparable and Sri Krishna is the glistening black bumblebee who relishes the nectar of her opulent youth. In this wooden Radha-Krishna statue, the roles have been reversed. Through her lotus-eyed gaze arrested by the divine form of Sri Krishna, it appears as if Sri Radha is the one who drinks the nectar of bliss that springs from uniting with her beloved.
With skillful work on the wooden base, the maker of this Radha-Krishna wood statue has recreated the muddy ground of the banks of the Yamuna where Sri Krishna and Radha meet. Standing gracefully on it, the twin icons of Radha and Krishna mystify the heart of the devotee with their heavenly beauty and ornamentation.
Both of them wear identical jeweled tiara-like crowns, earrings, gemmed necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and anklets. The similarities in their ornaments are the artist’s way of conveying the oneness of Radha-Krishna. This inseparability is more exquisitely captured on the visages of the divine duo, which are endowed with indistinguishable alluringly large eyes, sharp noses, and soft smiles.
Sri Krishna in the wooden icon has the features of an adolescent boy, which are highlighted by the short dhoti (lower body garment) secured with the pleasingly knotted waist-garment and a girdle, an attire donned by the Lord in his childhood and adolescence instead of the longer dhoti which he wears as a fully grown young man.
A long and delicate scarf frames the body of Sri Krishna, with the fineness of its fabric rivaled only by the gentleness with which Sri Radha has her hand placed on the back of her beloved. She is draped in a diaphanous sari which is complemented by a breast cloth that is adorned with floral patterns. Embracing her waist, an ornate girdle with multiple gemmed chains accentuates the youthful form of Sri Radha.
Impeccable polishing and sophisticated carvings on the entire statue have brought a distinctive animation to the wood Radha-Krishna statue. For successfully infusing the solid medium of wood with the incorporeal emotion of love, the craftsman deserves accolades. With the timeless love of Sri Krishna and Radha gracing the wood statue, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Bhakta (devotee) to immerse in the divineness of their Prema (love).
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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