A philosopher, mendicant, meditator, spiritual teacher and a religious leader, this sage of the Shakyas or as he is called, ‘Shakyamuni Buddha’, originated the religion of Buddhism, followed primarily by Tibetan people. He was born as prince Siddhartha (Shakyamuni) but later at the age of 29, he left his riches and continued on a path of attaining enlightenment to abolish sufferings from the world. Buddha statues communicate from their hand and body gestures; as the one shown here, although unlike to the usual popular Buddha’s gesture, but the root meaning can still be decoded from the Vitarka mudra of right hand, forming the divine wheel of law.
He sits here cross-legged in padmasana on an outgrown lotus pedestal and holds his long flowing robe, clustered together by the right hand; notice the sculptor’s realistic imaginations while carving out Buddha’s long, comfortable, easy flowing and pleated robe. The self-textured, smooth and glowy surface of this wooden statue, makes it all-the-more alluring and attractive. Zoom in to the face features of a sleek and pointed nose, gently smiling lips, long curvy earlobes and the half open eyes symbolizing the proper posture of meditation where the half-closed eyes match a mind that is awake and turned inwards. The tied coiled hair in front of the beautiful flower aureole represent his continuous determination to achieve enlightenment.
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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