Mouse Over Image to Zoom or Click to EnlargeCambodian Buddha Head 18" Item #1c20
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Origin: Hand Carved in Cambodia
Height: 18 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 8.5 inches
Weight: 11 pounds
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Description
Lord Buddha has a wonderful serene expression and a faint smile.
The ushnisha, protuberance above his head also referred to as a
topknot, symbolizes His wisdom and openness as an enlightened
being. He has elongated earlobes, a vestige of his life as a
prince, when he wore extravagant jewelry.
The art of wood sculpture goes back to the glorious epoch of the Khmer empire and the monumental constructions that gave rise to the Angkor temples. Our artisans have inherited patience and meticulousness from their ancestors in the trade. They have learned to capture the movements used in olden times and master the traditional tools in order adapt to their personal lines of work.
About Wood Lacquering & Gilding: The artisans begin this process by sizing the wood, before applying colors made with natural pigments. The pieces can be adorned with copper or gold leaf gilding. Pieces that are glossy are sanded and polished in order to give them their glossy finish. Some pieces may be lacquered, smoothed and then varnished.
The art of wood sculpture goes back to the glorious epoch of the Khmer empire and the monumental constructions that gave rise to the Angkor temples. Our artisans have inherited patience and meticulousness from their ancestors in the trade. They have learned to capture the movements used in olden times and master the traditional tools in order adapt to their personal lines of work.
About Wood Lacquering & Gilding: The artisans begin this process by sizing the wood, before applying colors made with natural pigments. The pieces can be adorned with copper or gold leaf gilding. Pieces that are glossy are sanded and polished in order to give them their glossy finish. Some pieces may be lacquered, smoothed and then varnished.