Abundance, beauty, and auspiciousness personified, goddess Lakshmi in Hinduism is the mother who bestows all devotees with the perfections of life. In this wooden statue, the magnificence of goddess Lakshmi is presented with a unique feathered companion- a duck. Duck in Indian and Nepalese traditions is associated with the river goddesses, as a symbol of fertility, abundance, and fortune. The artists of this statue have taken the iconography and linked it with Lakshmi, who is known to embody these virtues.
The remaining iconography follows the traditional depiction of Lakshmi, enthroned on a lotus seat, wrapped in a beautiful saree, wearing a regal crown and jeweled ornaments. With precision in carving, lines are used to express the soft folds of fabric, details of the jewelry, and animated expressions of the goddess, infusing the composition with a marvelous sense of liveliness and emotion.
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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