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Dhokra Lost-Wax Cast Brass Tribal Elephant
GI Tagged Chhattisgarh
Artisan Lineage & Guild
Bastar Ghadwa Art Collective
Kondagaon, Bastar, Chhattisgarh
Craft Tradition: 4,000-Year Ancient Lost-Wax Metal Casting (Cire Perdue)

Each piece is completely handcrafted by master artisans, preserving heritage lineages spanning multiple centuries.

100% Direct Fair-Trade Proceeds to Weaver / Craft Cooperatives
Brass & Metalcraft Bastar Tribal Belt, Central India

Dhokra Lost-Wax Cast Brass Tribal Elephant

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₹4,200 ₹5,800 Save ₹1,600 (28%)
Inclusive of all local taxes, GI certification, & insured pan-India heritage packaging.

Ancestral lost-wax cast brass sculpture with intricate filigree wire detailing, continuing the Indus Valley bronze tradition.

Key Craftsmanship Highlights
  • Single-cast original lost-wax bronze metal creation — no two pieces identical
  • Ancient metallurgical heritage dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization
  • Detailed wire-drawn textured tribal motifs
  • Supports indigenous Bastar forest tribal families
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GI Certified Genuine
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Historical Lineage of Dhokra Lost-Wax Cast Brass Tribal Elephant

Practiced by the Ghadwa tribal community of Bastar for over 4,000 years (the same lineage as the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro), Dhokra involves crafting clay cores, winding beeswax threads to create intricate filigree surface patterns, and casting molten brass in pit furnaces.

Preserving Endangered Living Arts

When you acquire this handcrafted artifact, you actively support indigenous artisan cooperatives, preventing age-old master techniques from disappearing in the era of mass industrial manufacturing.

Authenticity & Material Specifications

Weight 1.8 kg
Material Cast Brass & Bronze Alloy with Natural Antique Patina
Dimensions 22 cm Length x 18 cm Height x 10 cm Width
Care Instructions Clean with soft dry cotton cloth or natural brass polish
Artisan Collective Bastar Ghadwa Tribal Cooperative
Certificate of Authenticity Craft Council of India Verified
Geographical Indication
Govt. of India Protected
What is a GI (Geographical Indication) Tag?

A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. It legally protects traditional Indian craft communities from counterfeit mass-produced imitations.

Traceable Origin 100% Handcrafted Artisan Community Empowerment

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