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Black Dhokra Old Woman with Hat Figurine – Handmade Bronze Tribal Sculpture | Rare Dhokra Metal Craft from Odisha

Black Dhokra Old Woman with Hat Figurine – Handmade Bronze Tribal Sculpture | Rare Dhokra Metal Craft from Odisha

₹. 2,099.00
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Geo-Origin

Barakhama, Odisha

Product Description

Honor timeless wisdom and rustic grace with this evocative Black Dhokra Old Woman with Hat Figurine, a soulful bronze sculpture handcrafted by tribal artisans of Odisha. The figurine portrays an old woman wearing a traditional hat, symbolizing protection from the sun, life experience, and the quiet dignity of rural living. The form subtly reflects themes associated with sun hats for women and summer hats for women, reimagined through the lens of tribal art rather than modern fashion.
This sculpture is created using the ancient Dhokra casting method, a Bronze Age metalworking tradition dating back to the Indus–Saraswati Valley Civilization (5000–10000 BC). The deep black tone is achieved through the exceptionally rare Black Dhokra Casting Method, making this piece a prized example of authentic dhokra art and dhokra metal craft.
Crafted entirely from scrap alloys, the figurine is natural, eco-friendly, and sustainable, reflecting the responsible values of traditional craftsmanship. Each piece is lovingly handmade in a remote village of Odisha, cradled in lush natural surroundings where the heritage of dhokra craft has been preserved across generations.
The serene expression, textured surface, and distinctive headwear make this old lady sculpture a meaningful addition to home décor, art collections, offices, or cultural spaces. It appeals to admirers of hat woman figurines, symbolic interpretations of cap for women, and collectors seeking storytelling dhokra sculptures with depth and authenticity.
Keywords Included: old woman, hat woman, cap for women, old lady, sun hats for women, summer hats for women, Ladies’ sun hats (conceptual), dhokra craft, dhokra art, dhokra metal craft, dhokra.

Key Features

Ancient Lost-Wax Casting Technique: Made using the traditional Dhokra lost-wax metal casting process — one of the oldest metalworking methods in India, practiced for over 5,000 years.

Handmade by Tribal Artisans: Crafted entirely by hand by tribal metalworkers (often from Bastar in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal and nearby regions), making each piece unique.

Metal Alloy (Bronze/Brass): Made with a mix of brass/bronze (often bell metal with copper, zinc and sometimes nickel), known for durability and a warm metallic tone.

Antique/Hand-Patted Patina: May appear aged or darkened naturally or through finishing processes to give it an antique or tribal appearance.

Decoration Piece: Ideal as a home/office décor accent, placed on shelves, mantelpieces, cabinets or display niches.

Conversation Starter: Its storytelling design evokes interest and cultural appreciation, making it great for ethnic and eclectic interior themes.

Material

Bronze

Shipping and Return

Estimated delivery:

  1. For in hand inventory: 7-10 days
  2. When inventory is not in hand:
  • Preparation time: 10-15 days
  • Delivery: 15-25 days (including preparation time)

Returns

  1. You have a 10-day window to request a return after receiving your item. For eligibility, the item must be in its original condition, unused, with intact tags and packaging. You can start the return process from your account on Indie-kaarigari.
  2. If your return is approved, we'll furnish you with a return shipping label and detailed instructions for sending the package. Upon arrival at our facility, our quality team will review the contents. Once approved, we'll initiate your refund. Please allow up to 10 working days for the refund process to be completed.
  3. We only facilitate returns for items that are defective or were incorrectly shipped.

Dimensions

6 cm*7 cm*13 cm

Item Condition

New

Color

Black

Disclaimer

Having been completely hand-made manually, there is a small chance of slight imperfection due to human error. But those very imperfections are a sign of authentic handmade products.
Colour may vary slightly due to variations in lighting conditions.

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