This handcrafted elephant statue is made from non-corrosive brass metal using the age-old technique of 'Dhokra' craft. The statue is a combination of ‘Haathi,’ the elephant, and his ‘Mahout’, the rider.
The Mahout is shown tugging at the elephant in order to control the animal. Elephants are native to the Indian subcontinent and have been widely portrayed in their art and culture over the centuries as a royal animal.
This antiquated elephant statue can be used as a gift to an animal lover or to decorate your personal space.
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"Dhokra Art", a Tribal art form, is amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practiced for over 4,000 years. The lost wax technique, cire perdue is the medium of metalworkers in the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal. This craft dates back to pre-historic times of the Harrappa and Mohenjodaro Civilizations. Entirely handcrafted, the unique 13 stage process of Dhokra/ Bell metal making is an outcome of the original craft instinct handed down through the centuries. Dhokra/ Bell metal is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives an antique effect to the castings. This Ancient Art highlights the perfect union between Traditional and Modern Art!