Mt. Ama Dablam Carved in Stone, [Slate]
| Dimensions: | 23x20 cm (9.1 × 7.9 inches) |
| Gross Weight: | 1.01 kg (2.23 lbs) |
| Material: | Slate |
| Iconography / Artist: | Mt. Ama Dablam |
| Craft Origin: | Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique |
| Cataloged On: | Apr 13, 2023 |
Mt. Ama Dablam
Culture: Mount Ama Dablam is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, which is home to the Sherpa people. The Sherpas have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their expertise in mountaineering. Many Sherpas work as guides and porters for climbers attempting to summit Ama Dablam and other peaks in the region.
People: Mount Ama Dablam is visited by climbers and adventurers from all over the world, as well as by trekkers who pass by on their way to Everest Base Camp. The mountain is also an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus, who view it as a sacred mountain.
Location: Mount Ama Dablam is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal, near the border with Tibet. It is situated just south of Everest and Lhotse and can be reached by trekking from the town of Namche Bazaar.
Legend: There are several legends and myths associated with Mount Ama Dablam. According to one legend, the mountain is home to a powerful deity who watches over the region and protects it from harm. The mountain is also said to be the abode of a yeti, a mythical creature that is said to inhabit the Himalayas.
Item Specific Details & Notes
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Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting
Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.
24K Mercury Gilding
Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.
Cold-Gold Face Painting
The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.
Hand-Chiseled Detailing
Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.
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