{"product_id":"statue-bouddha-bois-suar-40cm-vitarka-mudra-blanchi-chaux","title":"40 cm Suar Wood Sitting Buddha Statue – Vitarka Mudra, Limewashed Finish (Bali Handicraft)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-carved solid wood sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis statue represents a \u003cstrong\u003eseated Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-carved from \u003cstrong\u003eSuar wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (Albizia Saman), a tropical species widely used in Indonesia for sculpture. The piece is worked from a solid block: roughing out, shaping, carving details, then finishing. This process explains two important things:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- the relief is real\u003c\/strong\u003e (it is not a molded reproduction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- each statue is different\u003c\/strong\u003e, because wood and the artisan's hand never produce a \"standardized\" result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuar wood: why it is sought after in sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuar is appreciated for its \u003cstrong\u003evisible grain\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong\u003estability\u003c\/strong\u003e when properly dried. In sculpture, it allows for:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- good rendering of volumes (curves \"catch\" the light well)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- clear details (face, drapery, hands)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- pronounced grain that gives a lively appearance, even on smooth areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mudra: Vitarka Mudra (teaching and transmission)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe raised hand forms the \u003cstrong\u003eVitarka Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e: thumb and forefinger meet in a circle, the palm is turned outwards. In Buddhist iconography, this mudra is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eteaching\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eexplanation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003etransmission of knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis gesture refers to a precise idea:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- to transmit\u003c\/strong\u003e (the circle symbolizes continuity, circulation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- to clarify\u003c\/strong\u003e (explaining, guiding, aiding understanding)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- to open\u003c\/strong\u003e (palm outwards: facing others)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture and visual interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe seated posture, stable and upright, is deliberately codified:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e settled sitting position, solid legs and base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e verticality of the torso, calm face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- intention:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hand gesture takes on the main role (teaching)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDetails (drapery, expression, volumes) vary according to the workshop and the artisan, but the overall design respects a traditional interpretation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimewashed finish: what really changes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elimewashed\u003c\/strong\u003e finish is not an opaque paint. 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The model, posture, and dimensions are identical, but the wood grain and carving details vary from one piece to another. Your piece is unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Suar wood strong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most stable woods for carving. It is very dense and heavy (4.5 kg), which guarantees excellent durability over time without easily cracking, unlike lighter woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the white finish peel off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is not a thick paint that cracks, but a limewash that penetrates the wood fibers. It is fixed and will not change over time with indoor use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this statue more expensive than a resin version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a direct carving. A Balinese artisan spent several days carving this 40 cm block of wood to bring it to life. You are buying pure craftsmanship, not an industrial product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I be sure it's Vitarka Mudra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sign is precise: the right hand is raised with the thumb and index finger forming a perfect circle. This is the universal symbol of the transmission of knowledge and teaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put it in my garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely not. Suar wood and the limewashed finish are meant for indoor use. Humidity and rain would destroy the patina and eventually cause the wood to rot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat maintenance is required to keep the white appearance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs little as possible. A simple feather duster or dry cloth once in a while. 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