Bronze Boga Sakthi

DETAILS

Bronze Boga Sakthi

Size (WxDxH)       :  15 x 11 x 24 inches

Finish : Bronze (Lost Wax)

DESCRIPTION

Bring the essense of tradition to your home with this devine statue of  Goddess Parvati aka Boga shakthi made of bronze.Bronze Boga Sakthi aka Uma or Parvathi is a replica of Chola Bronze, Made from Bronze alloy of five metals also known as Panchathathu. This art form is more than 1000 years old and is made by lost wax casting technique, a method of metal casting, in which hot metal is poured into a wax model, which is ‘lost’ during the process. Each piece is unique as a wax model has to be made for every piece for casting.Handcrafted by skilled artisans the beauty of this sculpture lies in its detailing, as it is truly one-of-a-kind.

ABOUT LOST WAX BRONZE SCULPTURES

The Lost Wax Process, also called cire-perdue, is a method of metal casting in which hot metal is poured into a wax model, which is lost during the process. The process is used to make highly detailed bronze sculptures.

In the olden days, the castings were often made in copper, but bronze quickly became the preferred material for statuary, as it is stronger and more tensile. This method of sculpting involves creating a solid wax model of the figure, and then wrapping it in a clay mould. The model is then heated to melt the wax and harden the clay. Molten metal is poured into the inverted clay mould, and upon cooling, the clay mould is broken to reveal a solid sculpture.

Sculptures made using this method are one of a kind, since the mould must be broken to take the statue out. A sculptor typically spends several weeks to months working on one piece, thereby making such sculptures harder to come by, and very special. The very fine detailing and the intricacy of the work adds to the beauty of each piece.