A nritya (dancing) Ganesha is one of the most enlightened postures of Lord Ganesha which expresses his joyousness and playful attitude. He is revered not only as a master of vidya but also as a presiding deity of fine and performing arts as he is also called ‘Rangaraj’, the exquisite dancer, performer par excellence. The wooden sculpture shown on this page highlights each and every move and gesture of Ganesha in a sharp and elegant manner; the smooth self-textured material and that alluring glow all over enhances the aesthetic aspect of this masterpiece. The sculptor has finely chiselled out cuts and curves while drawing out this deity’s spiritual and beauty features.
He dances here with the left leg on the soberly designed inverted lotus pedestal and right placed on mouse’ back. He holds all his iconic implements in the four hands and is garbed in an astonished knee length dhoti fully loaded with horizontal crimped waves and a sleek kamarband minutely visible beneath his protruding belly; ornamented in luxurious treasures and the long trunk highly striated in a mesmerizing manner.
Ganesha is surrounded by two serpents- one hangs around his shoulders and the other is encircled round the belly focussing on his patronage of Lord Shiva. The structure of his eyes seems realistic and the large flappy ears swing freely. Have a look at the uniquely styled flower haloed crown, carved in multiple layers which are bluntly pointed at the top. The light weight and solid carving of this wooden statue are add-on features to make you have your hands on this sculpture without a second thought.
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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