Description
A figurine of a tribal man playing on a “dhamsa”, a kind of indigenous percussion instrument. The man is geared in traditional tribal attire, the intricacies are depicted by expert craftsmanship of the Dhokra artisans of Santiniketan, West Bengal.
Height – 24 cm
Width – 5 cm
Material – Brass Alloys
Care Instruction – Wash with mild soap and room temperature water.
What is Dhokra art?
Dhokra art is essentially stunning metal figurines fashioned from brass and copper-based alloys using a ‘lost wax casting’ known as ‘cire perdue’ in French. The mold is made from mustard oil, beeswax, sand, clay, and paddy dust. Each product made by this method is unique as the mold is broken once its made. It is popular in Bankura, Purulia, and Bardhhaman districts of West Bengal.
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