$181.00
Product: Dhokra – Tribal Couple
Category/Sub-Category: Dhokra Figurine
Description:
Kandha Tribes reside in Eastern and Central Indian Jungles and are famous for their Art, Craft and cultural history. This Figurine, designed around 1980s depicts a Kandha Tribal couple (Man & Woman) wearing their traditional attire. The Tribal lady is carrying a port of water on her head and the man carrying some food collected from forest (Possibly). Beautiful depiction of tribal life.
Beautiful and unique hand crafted sculpture by tribals who have lineage with their centuries old tradition and life style in deep jungles of India.
Origin: Odisha, India
Significance:
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Dhokra art is an ancient method of making stunning metal figurines fashioned from bronze and copper based alloys using ‘lost wax casting’ method. This tribal art form, done by the traditional metal-smiths of central and eastern India, has survived the test of time and is still in use since last 5000 years . There are several processes involved in the making of Dhokra art and hence, a single piece could take up to a month or two to be created.
| Weight | 350 g |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 5 × 13 cm |
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