Goddess Kurukulla

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	ZBZ62
	Copper Sculpture gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 3.5 inch
	Width: 2.7 inch
	Depth: 1.2 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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The Radiant Lady of Enchantment

This exquisite copper sculpture, meticulously gilded with 24 Karat gold, captures the dynamic essence of the Goddess Kurukulla. She is a powerful deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered as the Buddha of passionate action and the embodiment of enlightened activity that overcomes obstacles. Kurukulla's radiant golden form, set against a backdrop of flickering flames, signifies her ability to burn away ignorance and transform worldly desires into spiritual wisdom. Her dancing posture, energetic and fluid, suggests her constant movement to aid beings and inspire devotion.

A Symphony of Symbols and Power

Kurukulla is often depicted with her signature attributes: a bow and arrow made of flowers, and a noose or lasso. In this representation, the bow and arrow are prominently displayed, symbolizing her power to pierce through the veils of delusion and attachment. These are not ordinary weapons, but instruments of love and compassion, used to attract and subdue even the most stubborn negative influences. The floral elements speak to the beauty and ephemeral nature of worldly attractions, which, when understood, can be harnessed for spiritual growth. The golden glow of the sculpture amplifies her benevolent yet potent energy, inviting contemplation and inner transformation.

Myths and Meanings

In Himalayan lore, Kurukulla is said to have emerged from a lotus flower and is often associated with the Padmasambhava lineage, a key figure in the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet. She is invoked for protection, for the success of virtuous endeavors, and to magnetize positive energies, including love, prosperity, and favorable circumstances. Her presence is believed to foster harmony and overcome conflicts, both internal and external. This statue serves as a focal point for meditation and prayer, allowing practitioners to connect with her powerful, transformative energy and to cultivate their own capacity for inspired action and unwavering compassion. The intricate details of the sculpture, from the fiery aureole to the divine adornments, are a testament to the artistry and devotion poured into its creation, making it a truly sacred object.

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.