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Black Dhokra Tribal Musician Dhulia Figurine | Handmade Bronze Dhokra Art

Black Dhokra Tribal Musician Dhulia Figurine | Handmade Bronze Dhokra Art

₹. 1,022.00
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Geo-Origin

Barakhama, Odisha

Product Description

Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heritage of India’s tribal culture with this Black Dhokra Tribal Musician Dhulia Figurine, a remarkable piece of authentic dhokra art handcrafted by indigenous artisans in a remote village of Odisha, surrounded by pristine natural landscapes.
This finely detailed dhokra statue portrays a tribal musician playing the traditional percussion instrument Dhulia, an integral part of tribal ceremonies, dances, and festive rituals. The figurine is crafted using the ancient dhokra casting technique—an age-old Bronze Age metal-casting method dating back to the Indus–Saraswati Valley Civilization (5000–10000 BC).
Created entirely from scrap alloys, this exquisite dhokra metal craft is natural, eco-friendly, and sustainable, reflecting responsible craftsmanship rooted in harmony with nature. The striking deep-black finish is achieved through the rare Black Dhokra casting method, considered the rarest form of dhokra craftsmanship, giving the sculpture its distinctive rustic elegance and timeless appeal.
Each dhokra sculpture is completely handmade, ensuring subtle variations that make every piece unique. Ideal for collectors, art enthusiasts, and conscious buyers, this tribal dhokra art and dhokra handicraft makes a meaningful addition to home décor, office spaces, galleries, or curated art collections.
Whether you are exploring dhokra art online shopping or looking to buy dhokra art online, this authentic dhokra metal art piece beautifully preserves India’s living craft heritage.

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

11 cm* 5.5 cm* 5.7cm

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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