The dancing girl of Mohenjo-Daro caused a stir among art connoisseurs across the globe. Simple yet appealing it was made using the lost wax technique, a method still in use by the tribal population of central and east India. Dhokra metalwork, the art form behind this particular piece of art, is a prime example of how the aboriginal people are the actual keepers of cultural heritage.
Dhokra metal statues reach their final form after going through several stages of production, where all the work is done meticulously by hand. The process involves making clay models which are then covered by hand-made wax strings resulting in the marked texture of Dhokra metal works. This composite of Vishnu and Garuda is fashioned out of brass, by the skilled craftsmen of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Located in Central India, Bastar is the home to the Gonds, Bhatra, and Abhuj Maria, making it a melting pot of cultures. Out of this vessel, we have brought this Vishnu-Garuda brass piece for you.
The popular Hindu theme of Garuda bowing to Vishnu has been chosen and given a tribal makeover in these metal murtis. From the crowns worn by Vishnu and Garuda to their ornaments and Vishnu’s four attributes (conch shell, mace, lotus, and the Sudarshana chakra) simplicity appears to be a running theme. Impressions left by the wax strings on the brass surface provide this creation with an elegant finish. It truly epitomizes the idea that beauty lies in simplicity. These Dhokra metal statues will undoubtedly give your space an alluring atmosphere, while you contribute to the preservation of a craft almost as old as civilization itself.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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