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Ganesha Statues has been
represented with the head of an elephant since the early
stages of his appearance in Indian art. Ganapati or
Ganesha, the Lord of Ganas, the elephant faced God,
represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes
obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. He is
worshipped for siddhi, success in undertakings, and
buddhi, intelligence. He is worshipped before any
venture is started. He is also the God of education,
knowledge and wisdom, literature, and the fine arts.
Metal sculptures
became popular throughout India during the post-Gupta
period. In South India, they mastered the art of making
huge exquisite sculptures with great stress on designs
and details. The art achieved its zenith in the Chola
period. Bronze statues in timeless and classic poses and
styles from the Chola dynasty (900 AD). These statues
have been made by Swamimalai artisans of Tamilnadu, in
southern India, using the lost wax technique from
ancient times. The utsava murthis (idols) of temples,
which are taken out in procession during temple
festivals were made of bronze and panchaloha. For the
collector, an exclusive assortment of different styles
of sculptures and figurines in bronze. With old world
attention to detail, every piece has one of a kind
workmanship. A rare combination of beauty and power has
culminated in a sophisticated and unique sensitivity,
further emphasized by variety and range. The art of
sculpting in Tamilnadu is strictly governed by the
canons of iconography and iconometry. India,sculptors
and artisans have inherited their knowledge and skills
from their ancestors. The figure is prepared according
to the cire perdue or lost wax method, known as the
madhuchchistavidhna. |