Title : Figure of Deer
Accession No : 88/7651
This is a figure of deer. It is a standing figure of a deer with it's head turned toward the right. Eye like shape decoration on the body. Lining design has been made on the entire part of the body.
Gallery
Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateChhattisgarh
- DistrictBastar
Period
- Start DateMid 20th century
Condition
- ConditionAverage
- Action NoteSlightly Damaged
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
- DescriptionThis is a figure of deer. It is a standing figure of a deer with it's head turned toward the right. Eye like shape decoration on the body. Lining design has been made on the entire part of the body.
- Inscription/Markings No
- ReferenceS.D. Trivedi, U.C. Dwivedi, ed. Metallic Art of India. New Delhi: Sharda Publishing House, 2009.
- KeywordDeer, Standing Figure, Lining Design, Head Turned