{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-ganesha-statue","title":"Dhokra Brass Ganesha Statue: The Tribal Sovereign","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEmerging from central India's indigenous casting traditions, this dhokra brass Ganesha statue replaces classical symmetry with the raw, rhythmic energy of coiled wirework.\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 uniform, light-absorbing dark bronze patina defines the entire form, highlighting the deep grooves and textures of the applied metal threads.\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 deity sits upright upon a domed base surrounded by miniature, devoted mooshikas (mice), rendered with striking geometric abstraction.\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 sweeping, exaggerated ears and slender limbs boldly hold a traditional tribal axe and a stylized modak.\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 Created using the ancient Dhokra lost-wax technique, where natural beeswax strings are painstakingly hand-coiled to build the textured, openwork structure before casting.\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 Lord Ganesha\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 indigenous metalworking traditions of central and eastern India, human and divine forms are defined by expressive geometry rather than anatomical realism. By utilizing the 4,000-year-old Dhokra casting method, artisans sculpt the elephant-headed deity entirely from thin, extruded beeswax strings, creating a highly textured, almost skeletal silhouette. The lord of new beginnings is surrounded by a community of his mooshika vahanas at the base, emphasizing an earthy, village-centric connection to the divine. This deliberate departure from polished religious iconography yields a profound piece of antique folk art brass decor that reverberates with rhythmic, ancestral energy.\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 folk art piece on a light-grained wooden console or open bookshelf, where its dark, openwork silhouette can boldly contrast against the negative space. It functions beautifully as a tribal Ganesha idol for living room styling, serving as a distinctive housewarming gift for a collector of authentic indigenous art. Standing at eight and a half inches tall, the figure shares the approximate vertical height of a standard wooden pepper grinder, commanding attention without requiring a massive tabletop footprint. At 1.66 kg, the unexpected physical mass of the heavily coiled metal grounds the delicate, elongated limbs with undeniable permanence. The exhaustive manual labor required to individually hand-roll and apply hundreds of fine wire threads elevates this piece into a specialized achievement of Indian villagecraft.\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%;\"\u003eGround this tribal sovereign's presence by incorporating a highly detailed, engraved brass water pot into the arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190875771055,"sku":"VSP-085","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/6_Compressed_61b24d9b-5846-4968-9140-3ff16e0ea6d4.jpg?v=1762170575","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-ganesha-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}