The handsome cowherd known for His divine skill with the flute. His beloved companion, by far the loveliest milkmaid in all of Vrindavan. Krishna and Radha move along in each other’s company. An irresistible music flows from the flute between His lips, while Radha carefully balances a milkpot on Her head and springs along with Him and His music.
It is a wood-sculpted composition of Hinduism’s timeless lovers. Imbued with life and a rich proportion of detail. The stance of the Lord is in tribhanga: His form is laterally jutting out (‘bhanga’) in three (‘tri’) different places. The language of Radha’s body unmistakably conveys rhythm and motion - and dance.
Beneath Radha-Krishna’s feet is a flattened lotus bloom. Up until here, it is a monotone composition. Right below the lotus is a bitone pedestal comprising a disk of the same colour on top and a plinth of a darker, more natural wood colour.
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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