{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-female-figure","title":"Dhokra Brass Female Figure: The Charcoal Gatherer","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA profound, absorbing charcoal patination defines this towering silhouette, abruptly interrupted by the warm, coppery gleam of the suspended vessel. The striking color contrast demands immediate, upward visual exploration.\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;\"\u003eAt a Glance\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 The deep, charcoal-black oxidation of the primary body dramatically isolates the brilliantly polished, coppery-bronze highlights of the hanging bucket.\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\/form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The dhokra brass female figure stands perfectly erect on a circular base, balancing a traditional drum on her head with her raised right arm.\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 iconographic attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The subject wears heavy, layered traditional jewelry and a wrap skirt characterized by dense horizontal wire-work, anchoring her rural heritage.\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 The artisan has cast the piece with remarkably elongated, stylized proportions, creating an intense tactile interplay across the textured brass.\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 and Iconography of the Tribal Woman\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 the rich tradition of central Indian Bastar brass art, figurative pieces celebrate the raw vitality of everyday agrarian life rather than esoteric divine narratives. This dark patinated tribal sculpture captures a village woman gracefully balancing a traditional cylindrical drum upon her head while carrying a suspended vessel. The distinctive horizontal striations across her wrapped skirt highlight the ancient Dhokra lost-wax casting technique, where artisans meticulously layer beeswax threads before the metal pour. By chemically darkening the primary alloy while leaving the hanging bucket highly polished, the master caster transforms raw brass into a dramatic, museum-style narrative of enduring rural resilience.\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 striking, highly architectural piece on a dedicated raw timber plinth or a low stone pedestal, where natural light can strike the polished coppery highlights against the dark torso. It serves beautifully as a towering Bastar tribal artifact for a prominent foyer console, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate commanding, culturally rooted metalwork. Measuring exactly 33.7 inches in height, the towering sculpture shares the approximate vertical stature of a mature indoor fiddle-leaf fig sapling. At a massive 18.88 kg, the concentrated density of the solid cast alloy provides undeniable grounding stability, easily anchoring the heaviest of interior layouts. The intense manual discipline required to flawlessly execute the continuous wire-work detailing across such a substantial, elongated form validates this piece as an elite achievement in traditional Indian casting, making it a profound corporate gifting choice. To curate a deeply textured, architectural vignette that bridges monumental narrative metalwork with striking spatial elements, consider pairing this piece alongside a large antique brass handi and a distressed teak wood wall panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46199918395567,"sku":"VSP-189","price":79500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/156.1_Compressed.jpg?v=1762408450","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-female-figure","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}