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Buddha Sculptures |
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Tibetian and Nepali statues are made out of bronze and more recently brass. The “Newar” craftsmen do casting with the lost wax or “Thajya” method wherein the wax is lost when the sculpture is made. Solid cast method is usually used for casting small idols as wax is lost in most cases. While for bigger idols, the craftsmen prefer to used hollow wax models and cast. The molten metal is poured over the wax idol and when cooled the wax is removed. At the same time wax is also pressed over the cooled metal statue to get a replica of the Buddha idol which is again used to prepare another metal one. They also specialize in making sculpture out of the sheet metal using hammer which is called repousse or embossing. Apart from sheet metal, repousse work is also done on brass, gold and silver metals too. Their hammering style is called “Thvajya”. On these Buddha sculpture inlay work using precious or semi precious stones was done to further enhance the sculpture. They also beautify the Buddha statues by using paint and gold on them. This could be distinct trademark of the Newari craftsmanship. Indonesian Buddha sculptures are handmade using indigenous wood or maghony wood. Even bronze is used to make Buddha sculptures in Indonesia. On the other Cambodian Buddha’s have a distinct identity and are made by equally skilled artisans who have been involved in making of Buddha sculptures since generations. Buddha sculptures are eye catching and serene. Their presence makes the atmosphere around seemingly peaceful and holy. It does not come as surprise that Buddha sculptures are very popular all around the world. |
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