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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
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Detail: This Dokra or Dhokra piece is from the metal smiths of West Bengal who are experts in the use of the “lost wax process” or non-ferrous metal casting. I believe pewter plating was used. Circa mid- to late-1900’s. It is in very good condition and…
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- Item Number: C-6273
- Provenance/Origin: West Bengal India. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Brass with a pewter plating
- Dimensions: 5.5" tall x 5.5" at widest
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $90.00 USD
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This is an older brass mask from the Baule tribe on the border of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. This was made from a lost wax cast of a copper alloy mask and are said to represent the heads of defeated enemies. Small pieces often get lost (or broken off) as…
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- Item Number: M-2387
- Provenance/Origin: Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Circa mid- 1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 5.5" at widest
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $185.00 USD
