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Detail: Dokra / Dhokra is a tribal Indian handicraft. Thought to be the oldest form of metal casting (lost wax process). What makes these pieces so popular is a “varied designs” issue and because of its primitive simplicity. Images of ritual deities were popular with these…
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- Item Number: S-1795
- Provenance/Origin: East India. Circa early-1900's or earlier
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 7.5" long
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Price: $ 175.00 USD
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Detail: Dokra / Dhokra is a tribal Indian handicraft. Thought to be the oldest form of metal casting (lost wax process). What makes these pieces so popular is a “varied designs” issue and because of its primitive simplicity. Elephants were always the most popular for these…
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- Item Number: S-8453
- Provenance/Origin: East India. Circa early 1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 7.25" tall x 7.75" long
- Weight: 3.25 pounds
- Price: $ 135.00 USD