In this spectacular dhokra craft, Lord Garuda is carrying the Lord Vishnu and Laksmi, his consort.
This lovely work is crafted with the ancient dhokra technique, a laborious lost wax process practiced in north Indian region of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. In this technique, first a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. Then it is covered with beeswax and more clay and a mold is formed. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak, but with a strong man's body. He wears a crown on his head. He is ancient and has size enough to block out the sun.
According to legends, when Garuda was born, he appeared as a raging inferno equal to the cosmic conflagration that consumes the world at the end of every age. Following prayers from Gods, Garuda reduced himself in size and energy.
His father was the creator-rishi Kasyapa and mother mother Vinata. Vinita's sister was Kadru, the mother of serpents. One day, Vinata became enslaved to her sister after she had lost a foolish bet. Garuda promised the serpents that he would bring them elixir, guarded by the gods in lieu of his mother's freedom. The gods guarded the elixir heavily as it was their source of immortality and ringed it with a massive fire that covered the sky. It was almost impregnable for anybody. Two gigantic poisonous snakes remained stationed next to the elixir as deadly guardians.
An Undaunted Garuda stiil could mange to enter and taking the elixir into his mouth without swallowing it, he headed toward the serpents. En route, he encountered Vishnu. Rather than fight, the two exchanged promises. Vishnu promised Garuda the gift of immortality even without drinking from the elixir, and Garuda promised to become Vishnu's mount.
At long last, Garuda alighted in front of the waiting serpents. Placing the elixir on the grass, and thereby liberating his mother Vinata from her servitude, he urged the serpents to perform their religious ablutions before consuming it. As they prepared tp perform, Indra made off with the elixir. From that day onward, Garuda was the ally of the gods and the trusty mount of Vishnu, as well as the implacable enemy of snakes, upon whom he preyed at every opportunity.
In this beautiful dhokra figure made of brass alloys, the lady is washing her clothes. A deep sense of satisfaction and simplicity marks the spectacular brass figure. Cast in the ancient dhokra technique, the reflects a simple mind of the tribal people in North India. Literally meaning old, dhokra is a laborious lost wax process practiced in north Indian region of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. In this technique, first a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. Then it is covered with beeswax and more clay and a mold is formed. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
The spectacular brass figure cast in the traditional dhokra style is given a refine and detail touch with a greater degree of finesse. In this beautiful figure, a tribal lady is shown playing the musical instrument. A deep sense of simplicity and accomplishment is manifest here. Dhokra is an ancient method of casting brass figure, and it is practised by the tribal people in areas of North India. The lost wax method is used here. In this technique, first a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. Then it is covered with beeswax and more clay and a mold is formed. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
The beautiful treasure box is given a refine treatment with some spectacular carvings on the owl box. The figure of the owl is being beautifully decorated in the box. Owl is considered an auspicious bird and is worshipped by the tribal people. The figure reveals a deep sense of sculptural achievement and excellence. Dhokra is a very old crafting tradition and this art is mainly associated with the tribal groups of northern India. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as people try to preserve their pristine culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
The spectacular brass figure depicts a lady having a meal. A deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment is manifest in this brass figure. The woman is having her special meal to quench her hunger and a deep sense of happiness is prominent. The figure also depicts the simplicity, a tribal woman has in Orissa. Centred around North Indian states like, Orissa, Bihar and Bengal, Dhokra is an ancient technique of crafting brass figure and the laborious lost wax method is used to craft the figure.
The tribal hunter has been nicely crafted in the traditional dhokra style with embellished features getting attested to in the figure. The ear rings, the arrow and the bow, the dress all has been nicely crafted in the lost wax technique. His eye brows, face also reveal the tribal lineage. Dhokra is an ancient style of art form practiced by the tribals of the Central India and they are preserving this technique for centuries.
The image of the Bastar tea garden worker has been beautifully sculpted out of brass using the ancient dhokra technique. The figure contains some nice carvings on it and it reflects a sense of gracefulness and satisfaction. Dhokra is an ancient technique of crafting the brass statues and the lost wax method is applied to get the images. It is a laborious process associated with North Indian tribal groups. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
The beautiful brass figure depicts a very popular Indian animal, camel. Camel is the only mode of transport in the desert. Dhokra is an ancient style of crafting brass figures using the traditional lost wax method. It is created through a laborious lost wax process associated with the tribal groups of northern India. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
In this spectacular brass figure ancient dhokra technique is applied in a most intricate manner. The lion is crafted with a deep sense of finesse and refinement. Precision of a surgeon is manifest here. Dhokra is a very old technique of casting figures. Literally meaning old, dhokra is a laborious lost wax process practiced in north Indian region of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. In this technique, first a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. Then it is covered with beeswax and more clay and a mold is formed. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
The beautiful dhokra statuette of Lord Ganesha worshiping the sacred Shivlingam is given a refine and detail touch. Detailed in the excellence of a hand made art pattern, the figurine attests to the glory of the Dhokra artists, their desire to preserve their fine art. Embellish a favorite room with this unique sample of a millenary art form. Meaning 'oldest', dhokra is a crafting tradition dating as far back as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art 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.
Lord Ganesha's beautiful figure is crafted out with a rare sense of smoothness. The Lord of Wisdom is mounting his vehicle mouse with bow and arrow on his hands. Some beautiful ornaments and drapery make the piece even more beautiful. Here the Lord is being depicted as Veera Ganapati. The Valiant Warrior, Vira Ganapati, assumes a commanding posture. His 16 arms bristle with weapons, symbols of mind powers: a goad, discus, bow, arrow, sword, shield, spear, mace, a battleaxe, a trident and more.
Ganesha is the Lord of wisdom, intelligence and education. The Lord is also associated with prudence, luck and fortune, and writing. He is the remover of obstacles, and as such it is normal to invoke him before the undertaking of any task with such incantations as Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah (hail the name of Ganesha).
The beautiful stone figure of Lord Sakyamuni is carved out with a greater degree of gracefulness and accomplishment. Bhaganvan Buddha, who is also known as Sakyamuni, gave up the luxury of royal life and underwent a life of utter penance and meditation. Finally He found the panacea for all ills. The Lord is seated in a meditative posture and with his one hand he is blessing his devotees. The figure is left unadorned and a greater sense of aesthetic beauty is manifest in the beautiful figure.
The beautiful image of the child Krishna dancing over the head of the serpent king Kaliya is being nicely sculpted out of brass in a most graceful manner. The story of Krishna, and Kaliya the serpent is very well known. Kaliya, a naga (a serpent), was living in Yamuna and its banks and had poisoned its waters and also dried the forests nearby by the poison airs breathed by it. Once when Krishna’s friends drank water from the river, they fell unconscious. Krishna jumped into the water to kill the serpent. He was coiled around by Kaliya, the serpent king and he lay at the bottom of the river. But realizing his divine powers, Lord Krishna uncoiled himself from the serpent and danced on the head of the serpent and wanted to kill it. But on imploration from the wives of Kaliya, he left it alone and asked them all to leave the shores of Yamuna. So they left and Yamuna and its shored regained their normal form. This feat is termed as Kaliya-Daman. The serpent and its heads are being nicely carved out.
The spectacular stone figure of the Lord Krishna reflects a deep aesthetic sense. A deep sense of perfection in execution, precision of a surgeon is manifest in the beautiful figure. The Lord is playing his flute and creating an immortal tune in his inimitable style. The figure is nicely ornate with some splendid clothes and jewelries. Even the panel is treated with lot of jewelries.