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Copper has, down the ages, played a significant role in sculpture across many countries, like China, Egypt and Greece. Copper statues especially abound in the Indian sculptural art. This is because of the fact that India is rich in mineral resources, specially copper. They are found adorning temples and monuments in the historical sites of India, contributing towards making these sites admirable works of art and truly architectural wonders. These are marked by intricate designs and stunning designs, rich in detail, and speak of skilled artistry and unparalleled expertise.
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India being a predominantly Hindu nation, most of these copper statues depict Hindu deities. However, copper statues of persons, animals and objects are also found in large numbers. Artists in the ancient period used to give shape in copper whatever they used to see around themselves, objects of everyday life and use. Carving statues of deities worshipped by the Hindus was also very common and popular.
As they portray India's glorious heritage, they have a truly ethnic value. Thus, they make wonderful gift items too, and are popular not only in India, but all over the world. Foreign tourists often take copper statues back with them as memoirs of their trips to India. Religious copper statues add spiritual aura to the home décor. Apart from appealing to your aesthetic senses, copper statues, specially of Lord Buddha and Lord Ganesha, are also believed to serve as lucky charms, bringing peace and prosperity to the home where they are kept. Copper statues of certain animals, like dolphins, frogs and tortoises are also considered to bring good luck.
Copper statues can take two different forms, hammered and solid. They require to be anodized before they are ready to be sold. Many copper statues are polished to lend them a glow of gold. Carving delicate shapes out of copper alloys (like cupronickel or bronze) require great mastery of skills, intense concentration and strong imaginative powers on the part of the artist. Considering this, it only proves all over again that Indian sculptors in the ancient period were truly gifted.
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