Green Tara

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Name: Green Tara
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EN60
Price: 220.00 USD
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Specifications

	EN60
	Copper Statue Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.4 inch
	Width: 6 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight 2 kg

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A Manifestation of Compassion

Crafted meticulously from copper and lavishly gilded with 24-karat gold, this radiant statue depicts a powerful embodiment of enlightened activity. Observe how she sits in the lalitasana pose – a posture of relaxed readiness. One leg is drawn in, close to her body, while the other extends down, symbolizing her willingness to immediately spring to the aid of anyone in need. Her right hand is extended in the varada mudra, a gesture of giving, offering blessings, compassion, and succor to all who seek refuge. In her left hand, she holds the stem of a lotus flower, representing purity and spiritual awakening. The intricate crown adorning her head is a symbol of her enlightened nature, and the delicate jewelry signifies her royal status as a bodhisattva.

The Legend of Tara

Tara, whose name translates to "star," is revered across many schools of Buddhism as the "Mother of Liberation." According to Buddhist mythology, Tara was born from a tear of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Witnessing the immense suffering of sentient beings, Avalokiteshvara wept, and from his tear sprang a lotus, which then blossomed to reveal Tara. She vowed to remain in female form until all beings were freed from suffering, and to work tirelessly for the benefit of all. She represents the active, compassionate wisdom that leads to enlightenment.

Spiritual Significance

Devotees believe that meditating upon Tara and reciting her mantra brings protection from fear, obstacles, and suffering. She is seen as a swift and powerful force, quickly responding to the prayers and needs of those who call upon her. Placing this statue in your home or meditation space creates a tangible connection to her compassionate energy, serving as a constant reminder of the potential for enlightenment and the power of selfless service.

Artisanal Creation

This exquisite statue, with dimensions of 8.4 x 6.0 x 4.0 inches, is crafted with exceptional detail and care, reflecting the deep devotion and reverence associated with Tara. The gilding with 24-karat gold not only enhances its visual beauty but also symbolizes the purity and preciousness of her enlightened qualities. Display this statue as a powerful symbol of compassion, wisdom, and liberation, and let it inspire you on your own path towards awakening. This is a unique piece perfect for your statue collection.

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.