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This superb Buddha Wooden Sculpture is an archaeologically valuable artifact used by the Singpho tribe, which is the original and aboriginal community residing in Arunachal Pradesh
. The fine wooden sculpture is modeled in that of a sitting Buddha in the Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra, this symbolic gesture indicating a stage of enlightenment wherein the Buddha became enlightened. Such carvings are made by the Singpho, who have a very strong Buddhist tradition, as an offering and achievement in art.
. The fine wooden sculpture is modeled in that of a sitting Buddha in the Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra, this symbolic gesture indicating a stage of enlightenment wherein the Buddha became enlightened. Such carvings are made by the Singpho, who have a very strong Buddhist tradition, as an offering and achievement in art.
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This superb Buddha Wooden Sculpture is an archaeologically valuable artifact used by the Singpho tribe, which is the original and aboriginal community residing in Arunachal Pradesh
. The fine wooden sculpture is modeled in that of a sitting Buddha in the Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra, this symbolic gesture indicating a stage of enlightenment wherein the Buddha became enlightened. Such carvings are made by the Singpho, who have a very strong Buddhist tradition, as an offering and achievement in art.
. The fine wooden sculpture is modeled in that of a sitting Buddha in the Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra, this symbolic gesture indicating a stage of enlightenment wherein the Buddha became enlightened. Such carvings are made by the Singpho, who have a very strong Buddhist tradition, as an offering and achievement in art.
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It testifies to the fine skills of Singpho artisans who usually carve from locally available timber, teak or sandalwood, and transform them into sacred figures. Bhumi-Sparsha Mudra literally means "earth-touching gesture" and on this gesture the Buddha is depicted with his right hand extended towards the ground as if to assert his victory over the temptations of the world and enlightenment.
More straightforwardly, these sculptures are found in monasteries, prayer halls, and homes, where they usually reside in individual shrines. This actually confirms their spiritual-cultural essence. These sculptures are part of Singpho heritage because of their keen craftsmanship and religious symbolism, unlike mass production religious statues. They are handcrafted, unlike mass-produced religious statues, which retain the traditional carving methods received from generation to generation.
This is just one yet more example illustrating the depth of commitment that Singpho people feel towards the religion by virtue of their other art forms as well as cultural practices such as unique textile weaving, woodwork, and oral tradition. The Buddha Wooden Sculpture declares their rich artistic heritage as well as faithful belief.
More straightforwardly, these sculptures are found in monasteries, prayer halls, and homes, where they usually reside in individual shrines. This actually confirms their spiritual-cultural essence. These sculptures are part of Singpho heritage because of their keen craftsmanship and religious symbolism, unlike mass production religious statues. They are handcrafted, unlike mass-produced religious statues, which retain the traditional carving methods received from generation to generation.
This is just one yet more example illustrating the depth of commitment that Singpho people feel towards the religion by virtue of their other art forms as well as cultural practices such as unique textile weaving, woodwork, and oral tradition. The Buddha Wooden Sculpture declares their rich artistic heritage as well as faithful belief.
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