The figure of tribal head has been nicely crafted in the dhokra technique by the sculptor. His headgear is being beautifully decorated and his face is also treated with equal importance. Sculpted in the traditional lost wax method, the figure reflects a sense of regalia. Meaning "oldest," dhokra is a crafting technique dating as far back as 2000 B.C and is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.