A wooden statue is always better than any other kind as it provides that warmth and fibrous strength to the sculpture which help to make it strong, along with precise, thin and beautiful carvings on its surface. The one shown here is hand carved in accurate gestures and beauty in the best quality wood. Lord Ganesha is revered as the king of gods with a nature of helping his devotees selflessly from all obstacles. He sits here on a double layered stylized lotus plinth in his run-of-the-mill posture.
The Chaturbhuja expresses his thought of blessing all with his left hand, having an imbibed Om symbol in the centre and right carries his favourite laddoos, while the rear hands hold two conches each. As you look at this sculpture, the most striking feature is the thick striated trunk that is approaching towards the laddoos in the most realistic manners; attired in an elegant dhoti having minute flower motifs and a floral patterned kamarband that peeps from beneath his paunchy belly.
The well arched bushy eyebrows and the deep eyes accompanied with the sacred Om tilak in the centre accentuate his supreme divineness and composure; decked up with lustrous beads and golds, this Vighnaharta is sculpted here with the bowl of laddoos and mooshak (his sacred vehicle) near his legs, representing his most beloved aspects. Zoom in to applaud the enchanting beauty of his distinctive flower haloed crown, decorated with beads, floral carvings and a big leaf shaped broch highlighted in the centre.
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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