White Tara with Umbrella

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Name: White Tara with Umbrella
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZN80
Price: 250.00 USD
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	ZN80
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 8.6 inch
	Width: 5.6 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 1.50 kg

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Explore the divine with this intricately crafted representation of the compassionate White Tara, a powerful and beloved figure in Tibetan Buddhism. A symbol of purity, wisdom, and longevity, this statue radiates serenity and grace. Place this sacred statue within your home to invoke blessings of healing and protection.

Symbolism and Significance

Tara, meaning "star," is revered as the "Mother of all Buddhas," a bodhisattva who embodies enlightened compassion. According to legend, she emerged from a tear shed by Avalokiteśvara (Chenrezig), the bodhisattva of compassion, who was moved to tears by the suffering of the world. From the lake created by his tears, a lotus flower grew, and from it emerged Tara, vowing to help alleviate the suffering of all beings. She is often depicted in various forms, each representing a different aspect of her enlightened activity. White Tara, specifically, is associated with long life, healing, tranquility, and protection from danger. Her white color symbolizes purity and truth. She is often shown with seven eyes – in addition to the two normal eyes, she has an eye in the center of her forehead, and one on each palm and foot. These eyes signify her ability to perceive the suffering of the world and her vigilance in offering aid. White Tara is often invoked for healing and the extension of life, making her a particularly beloved deity for those seeking well-being and peace.

Exquisite Craftsmanship

This stunning statue exemplifies the skill and artistry of master craftsmen. Created from copper, the sculpture captures the essence of White Tara's gentle yet powerful presence. The statue is then gilded with 24 Karat Gold to bestow a radiant luminance that echoes the deity’s spiritual potency. The White Tara in this pose holds an umbrella in her left hand, this is also a symbol of royal dignity and protection from all evil. The statue is dimensioned at 8.6 x 5.6 x 3.5 inches. The detailed crown, flowing robes, and serene expression are testament to the dedication involved in creating this sacred object. The craftsmanship and materials ensure that this statue will serve as a source of inspiration and blessing for years to come. This statue is more than just a beautiful art piece; it's a tangible representation of compassion, wisdom, and hope. It serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for enlightenment within us all and the unwavering support offered by the divine. Invite White Tara into your space and let her blessings fill your life with peace, healing, and longevity. This statue can be placed at your home, shrine, and office.

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.