{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-hornbill-pair","title":"Dhokra Brass Hornbill Pair: The Woven Foragers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDeeply rooted in the ancestral folklore of Central India, these tribal bird figures celebrate the symbiotic relationship between indigenous communities and the wild forest canopy. The heavily textured, thread-cast surface demands immediate visual exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\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-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 dark, soot-like patination settles deeply within the wire-work crevices, dramatically isolating the polished golden highlights along the prominent beaks, eyes, and sweeping tails.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 pair is engineered with exaggerated, domed bodies and sturdy stilted legs, capturing an inquisitive, foraging stance that balances abstract geometry with natural momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 stylized, oversized casques atop their beaks instantly identify the figures as hornbills, revered symbols of fidelity and forest vitality in regional tribal art.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 entirely using the indigenous Dhokra lost-wax technique, the artisan has built the sweeping, domed forms through continuous, concentric ridges of hand-rolled brass wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Tribal Hornbill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the ancient Dhokra casting tradition, local metalsmiths bypass conventional molds entirely, building complex sculptures by hand-rolling beeswax into delicate threads. This matched set translates the distinctive silhouette of the native Indian hornbill into a permanent, tactile medium. The birds’ domed bodies are constructed through a masterful, basket-like weaving of metal wire, contrasting sharply with the smooth, unblemished planes of their distinctive beaks. By retaining the raw, earthen patina born directly in the clay firing kiln, the master artisan preserves the primitive energy of the technique, offering woven brass nesting pair that honor India's nomadic artistic lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\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-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition these highly textured forms together on a raw oak sideboard or a minimalist stone mantel, where their textured silhouettes can catch the shifting natural light. They serve beautifully as tribal metalwork bird sculptures for a rustic entryway console, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate stylized, indigenous motifs. Measuring approximately 5.0 inches in length each, the figures share the approximate horizontal span of a compact art monograph, establishing a compelling, interactive focal point without crowding the surface depth. At a combined 0.55 kg, the concentrated mass of the dense cast metal provides undeniable grounding stability despite their delicate, stilted leg structure. The intense manual discipline required to flawlessly coil and fire this complex twin framework validates the set as a masterful execution of traditional Indian handcraft, making it a profound housewarming gift. To construct a captivating, historically rooted vignette that honors Central India's natural narratives, pair this set alongside a tribal brass lion sculpture and a dhokra brass boat planter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46195435405487,"sku":"VSP-164","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/57_Compressed_3c836961-7663-4ef8-8bac-9997dad7a6c2.jpg?v=1762322335","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-hornbill-pair","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}