Dokra, the famous metal art form of India is an ancient art form. It is non-ferrous meta casting using the lest-wax casting system which dates back to 4000 years. ‘The Dancing Girl’ found during the excavation of Mohenjo-Daro is one of the earliest known lost-wax artefact. The art has a primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful forms. Different states of Indian have their own original styles. The name ‘Dokra’ has come from Dhokra Damar tribes who are the main traditional metal smiths of West Bengal and Odisha. As mythology says Goddess Durga was created by Brahma by combining the positive energies of all the Gods in the form of weapons and emblems (mudras). She depicts the power of the supreme being that preserves moral order, justice and strength. The word Durga means a protected place which means she is a protector from all evils like injustice, cruelty, hatred, ego and all other pains and sufferings. This unique piece of Dokra Durga is an excellent example of finest craftsmanship and is unique by nature. The Goddess in this piece is standing with her two daughter Laxmiand Saraswati and slaying the Mahisasura, riding on a lion. She has ten weapons in her ten hands. The intricate and flawless design of the piece is truly unmatched and unique.
MATERIAL:
Brass
DIMENSIONS:
LWH 16 cm x 7.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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