This tribal duo has been handcrafted using the traditional 'Dhokra' art technique. This duo, popularly known as 'Madia-Madin' are the male and female representation of the Maria Tribe of Bastar, India. They are peculiarly alike; the only distinguishing factor being their headgears - Madia, the male wears a headgear with horns whereas Madin, the female adorns her hair with feathers. The antique Tribal Pair will give a traditional and enthralling look to your interior.
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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!