6" Tribal Group Dance In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

$90

The in-sync movement of dancers on the beats of drum and other traditional instruments, men and women dressed in vibrant ethnic fashion, chanting and singing in local language- the celebration of festivals in the tribal society is an occasion full of life and vigor, one that has been crystalized in this antique brass Dhokra metal work, which depicts a group of young women, matching each other’s movement, creating a heart-warming image of tribal life and female companionship. The women are standing on a curved metal platform, with their hands placed on the back of each other, forming a typical semi-circular formation used in grouop folk dances. They are given round faces which are adorned with simple dots and a three-leafed headgear. Their costumes constitute of a skirt and a stringed necklace. The figure of one of these five women does not have ornament on her head, marking her distinction from the rest of her grouop. It may be that she is the soon-to-be-bride, who is dancing with the married, auspicious women of her tribe, whose humble closeness brings to you a unique Dhokra metal work. 

Item Code: ZBZ89
Specifications:
Brass Statue
Height: 4.8 inch
Width: 6 inch
Depth: 2.2 inch
Weight: 540 gm
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Handmade
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Dhokra metal casting practiced in the Central Indian states is one of those rare crafts where the ancient technique of casting and sculpting has remained intact. The process for formulating a Dhokra artwork is centered on the lost wax technique, which is known by the artists of the Indian subcontinent since the time of the Harappan civilization. To prepare a Dhokra metalwork, the basic mold is made using mud, cow dung, or rice husk, to obtain a strong base for the tedious process. This mold is sundried for a day. Meanwhile, using small metal coins called “Sikke”, with holes in them, the craftsmen create wax threads by putting the coins on the nozzle of a hand press and pushing the wax downward on the coin. Once the base mold is dried, it is covered with wax threads that result in the distinctive surface texture of Dhokra art. Another layer of clay prepared with anthill soil, sand, and other locally available mixes is coated over the object and is pressed to transfer the patterns created by the wax threads on the clay surface. Artists prepare metal with brass scrapes which are melted along with salt whose sodium content helps speed up the melting. The clay mold for the object is heated in a furnace, melting away the wax which leaves space for molten metal to be poured. This mold is kept aside for some minutes and is then dipped in water to cool it down. The clay mold is slowly broken and the object revealed is later brushed to remove the remaining dust particles.

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