Green Tara – Buddhist Handmade Statue, Gold Plated and Face Painted
Item Code: HME31225
Weight: 1730 grams
Size (cm): 23.5 x 19 x 11
Material: Copper
Availability: Available
Green Tara: Brief Introduction
Samaya Tara, popularly known as Green Tara, is depicted in a royal ease posture. Her left leg is bent, while her right leg oversteps the main lotus and rests upon a blue lotus—symbolizing her readiness to rise and offer swift assistance to those in need. She wears maroon Buddhist robes and ornate jewelry.
Her earrings symbolize patience, understanding, and renunciation, while the diadem with five jewels represents the transformation of the five delusions into the Five Buddha Wisdoms. She sits upon a white moon disk, associated with the restorative nectar linked to the navel chakra. In Buddhism, the moon represents wisdom, which—when united with compassion—leads to the enlightenment of Sakyamuni Buddha. Her right hand is lowered gracefully in Varada Mudra, the boon-granting gesture.
Stone Setting Finishing
This Green Tara is embellished with semi-precious stones such as turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli. Each stone is carefully chosen and precisely set to enhance the statue’s elegance. The vibrant colors and natural patterns of the stones create a striking contrast with the statue’s gold surface, elevating its beauty and making it visually captivating.
Gold Painted Face
The face is delicately painted with gold to highlight key features—especially the eyes and lips—which carving alone cannot fully express. In Buddhist tradition, this gold face painting is a sacred ritual, symbolizing the act of bringing the statue to life. It prepares the piece for consecration and spiritual practice, while reflecting the artisan’s devotion and meticulous craftsmanship.
Full Fire Gold Plating
The statue is finished with traditional mercury gold plating, also known as fire gold plating. This authentic Nepali technique involves applying a genuine layer of gold to the surface, producing unmatched brilliance and durability. Although more costly than electroplating, this method is revered for its cultural authenticity and long-lasting beauty—making it a highly valued form of finishing.
Lost-Wax Casting Process
This statue is created using the ancient lost-wax method (investment casting), a technique refined over thousands of years. A detailed wax model is sculpted, coated in multiple layers of ceramic shell, and then heated to remove the wax. Molten copper is poured into the mold to capture every fine detail. Once cooled, the ceramic shell is removed, revealing the finished masterpiece.
