{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-bull-sculpture","title":"Dhokra Brass Bull Sculpture: The Woven Sovereign","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBright golden horns pierce the dark, earthen patina of this dhokra brass bull sculpture, drawing immediate focus to its extraordinary interlocking wirework body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A light-absorbing, deep bronze oxidation blankets the recessed areas, sharply isolating the high-polish golden brass of the horns, snout, and ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The majestic animal stands firmly on four embellished legs, featuring a prominent, sweeping tail and large, expressive ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The entire torso is a breathtaking openwork matrix constructed from dozens of miniature human figures, traditional bells, and geometric coils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Cast using the 4,000-year-old Dhokra lost-wax method, requiring the artisan to meticulously hand-roll and apply individual wax threads to build the complex skeletal frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Indigenous Metalwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Indian agrarian and spiritual traditions, the bull represents supreme vitality, grounded strength, and enduring prosperity. Through the ancient Dhokra casting method, artisans from central India completely deconstruct this powerful beast, rebuilding its form from a stylized community of miniature human figures and functional bells. This remarkable openwork structure symbolizes the deep interconnectedness of village life, where the collective strength of the community forms the backbone of agricultural success. By selectively polishing the prominent horns and faces against a dark, oxidized background, the artisan bridges raw, ancestral villagecraft with sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this imposing folk art piece on a heavy reclaimed wood credenza, where its deeply architectural, openwork silhouette can command an executive office or curated living room. It functions spectacularly as tribal brass bull decor, making it a profound corporate or housewarming gift for a discerning collector of authentic indigenous art. Standing exactly twelve inches tall, the sculpture shares the approximate vertical height of a standard wine bottle, establishing a highly dominant visual profile. At a formidable 6.62 kg, the heavy cast metal delivers an unyielding physical gravity to any chosen surface. The immense artisanal discipline required to individually hand-coil and cast dozens of miniature interlocking figures into a singular, seamless frame validates this piece as an exceptional foundry achievement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eEnhance the brutalist, tribal aura of your desk by matching this bull with an antique decorative water vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190878654639,"sku":"VSP-087","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/13_Compressed_51271343-04fe-49e8-8539-77c81fe36c5a.jpg?v=1762170878","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-bull-sculpture","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}