Horse Rider in Folk Style

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Horse Rider in Folk Style

Accession No : 66/7/4189

A rider is shown seated on a horse. The rider is hold a sword in one hand and reins of the horse in the other. The horse is decorated and so is the rider.

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Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateSouth India

Period

  • Start DateLate 19 - Early 20th century

Condition

  • ConditionGood
  • Action NoteCNR

Dimensions

  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Significance

  • Artistic"Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. The product of Dhokra artisans is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of its primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. Dhokra horses, elephants, peacocks, owls, religious images, measuring bowls, lamp caskets etc., are highly appreciated. The Dhokras use lost-wax process to cast hollow brass objects and images. A replica of the desired product is made with wax on a clay core, with all its finer details of designs and decorations. Brass scrap is generally used as raw material. Crafted out of metal through indigenous methods, the distinctive design and form of Dhokra craft reflects the inherent expression of their feelings. It was used to make everything from making jewellery to vessels to images of gods, goddesses, animals and birds."

Description

  • DescriptionA rider is shown seated on a horse. The rider is hold a sword in one hand and reins of the horse in the other. The horse is decorated and so is the rider.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • Reference“Incredible India | Metalware.” Incredible India | Metalware, www.incredibleindia.org, https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredibleindia/en/experiences/art-and-culture/metalware.html. Accessed 27 July 2022.
  • KeywordHorse, Rider, Armour, Soldier, Animal