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Black Dhokra Tribal Musician Karuna Figurine | Handmade Bronze Dhokra Art

Black Dhokra Tribal Musician Karuna Figurine | Handmade Bronze Dhokra Art

₹. 1,022.00
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Geo-Origin

Barakhama, Odisha

Product Description

Celebrate India’s ancient artistic legacy with this exquisite Black Dhokra Tribal Musician Karuna Figurine, a timeless piece of tribal dhokra art handcrafted by skilled artisans in a remote village of Odisha.
This elegant dhokra statue depicts a tribal musician playing the traditional musical instrument Karuna, symbolizing rhythm, culture, and the deep connection between music and nature in tribal life. Crafted using the age-old dhokra casting technique—dating back to the Bronze Age and the Indus-Saraswati Valley Civilization (5000–10000 BC)—this artwork preserves one of the world’s oldest metal-casting traditions.
Made from scrap alloys, this dhokra metal craft is not only visually striking but also eco-friendly, natural, and sustainable. The rare Black Dhokra finish, achieved through a specialized and increasingly rare casting process, gives the sculpture its deep matte black tone and distinctive rustic elegance.
Each piece is completely handmade, making every dhokra sculpture unique in form and texture. Ideal for collectors, art lovers, and conscious buyers, this figurine brings authenticity, heritage, and soulful artistry into your space.
Perfect for home décor, offices, cultural displays, or as a meaningful gift, this is a true representation of dhokra metal art and India’s living tribal traditions.
If you’re looking to buy dhokra art online, this handcrafted masterpiece is a timeless addition to your collection.

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* 5.7 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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