The unique artwork is made by the skilled artisans of West Bengal, India using the 'Dhokra' metal casting technique. The traditional art form depicts tribal scenes in simple yet fascinating portrayal. The brass performers curio is a living example of such a manifestation.
Tribal people are known for their simple yet joyous lifestyle. Despite all the adversities and hardships of life, they enjoy every available moment with music and folk dance. In this piece, 3 Tribal dancers are dancing with music played by 2 musicians standing on the outer edges, and enertaining everyone.
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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!