{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-tribal-elephant-statue","title":"Dhokra Brass Tribal Elephant Statue: The Stilted Sovereign","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOriginating from the nomadic metalworking communities of central India, this dhokra brass tribal elephant statue translates ancestral reverence into breathtaking, stilted geometry.\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast: A deep, light-absorbing dark bronze oxidation grounds the entire form, throwing the intricate, hand-coiled wire textures into striking relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; form: The creature is dramatically elongated, standing upon four stilt-like legs with a sweeping, embellished trunk and a curled, prominent tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey attribute: Elaborate sunburst medallions and miniature bell motifs decorate the tubular torso and the wide, mesh-bordered ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail: Executed via the 4,000-year-old Dhokra lost-wax method, requiring the artisan to build the complex saddle and caparisons entirely from individually extruded beeswax strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 the ancient Dhokra casting traditions of central and eastern India, the elephant is a supreme symbol of ceremonial grandeur and communal strength. Unlike classical temple bronzes that prioritize biological realism, this indigenous interpretation favors bold, tubular abstraction to project a mythic, otherworldly presence. The intricate, textured armor draped across its back represents the reverence afforded to these gentle giants during village festivals. By deliberately preserving the raw, earthen patina in the deep wirework crevices, the artisan roots this contemporary casting in the rugged aesthetic of its archaeological ancestors.\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 highly textural folk artifact on a minimalist concrete console, where its stark, openwork silhouette can dramatically fracture the negative space of a contemporary room. It functions spectacularly as a large brass elephant for living room decor, making it an extraordinary statement piece for a collector of authentic indigenous art. Spanning eighteen inches in length, the sculpture stretches across the approximate horizontal footprint of an open broadsheet newspaper, creating a sweeping visual anchor that demands a dedicated surface. At a massive 7.04 kg, the concentrated mass of the cast metal provides unyielding structural permanence. The intense manual discipline required to individually hand-roll and perfectly align the hundreds of fine wire threads across this elongated frame validates it as a premium sculptural 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%;\"\u003eMaximize the royal aesthetic of your space by pairing this stilted sovereign with an engraved brass elephant water pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190884782255,"sku":"VSP-089","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/22_Compressed_877dbd70-b0b1-473d-af13-f7edc3f79f6b.jpg?v=1762171183","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-tribal-elephant-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}