Antique brass vessels, figures and religious objects have long been the specialty of Dhokra (Dokra) nomadic group of tribal metal smiths from Eastern India that still continue to use the same primitive lost wax technique of metal casting used by the Indus Valley civilization almost 4500 years ago. Displaying simplicity, a strong folk style, and decorated with delightful traditional motifs, Dhokra pieces include figurative objects such horses, elephants, peacocks, and other animals; utilitarian items such as grain/rice measuring bowls, chains, and lamps; and religious images of deities like Durga, Laxmi, Saraswati, Krishna, Shiva, and Ganesh.
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Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Graceful peacock oil lamp for Hindu ritual home altar prayers signifying purity, virtuosity, goodness, good luck. Large peacock is reservoir for oil, smaller peacock the lamp’s lid. Peacocks symbolize love, joy, peace and harmony.
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