{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-tribal-man-sculpture","title":"Dhokra Brass Tribal Man Sculpture: The Stilted Sentinel","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCommanding the room, this dhokra brass tribal man sculpture carries an axe in perpetual vigilance. The deeply oxidized, heavily textured metal demands close tactile engagement.\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 style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 deeply oxidized, soot-black patina buries the woven recesses, isolating the subtle, warmer bronze highlights across the smooth shoulders and face.\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\/form: The figure is cast with dramatically elongated limbs, balancing a primitive tool over one shoulder while resting the other arm naturally at his side.\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 iconographic attribute: Intricate, coiled wire patterns form the figure's traditional headdress, wrapped lower garments, and heavy tribal jewelry.\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: The artisan has utilized traditional thread-wax techniques, leaving distinct, linear ridges that wrap continuously around the figure's body.\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 and Iconography of Dhokra Casting\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;\"\u003eOriginating from the nomadic communities of Eastern India, Dhokra is a 4,000-year-old non-ferrous metal casting technique characterized by its primitive, brutalist aesthetic. Unlike modern, polished foundry work, this lineage relies on the lost-wax process, where artists build forms using continuous strings of beeswax rather than smooth molds. This towering figure, a prime example of rustic Indian tribal art, celebrates the raw, unrefined beauty of rural life. By intentionally leaving the heavy soot oxidation intact, the craftsman highlights the distinct, thread-like texture of the wrapped metal, ensuring no two sculptures are ever perfectly identical.\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 heavily textured piece on a raw timber credenza or a minimalist plaster alcove, where its stark, vertical silhouette can cast dramatic, elongated shadows. It serves brilliantly as a dhokra brass tribal figure for rustic living room decor, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate ancient, primitive aesthetics. Standing exactly 33.6 inches tall, the towering figure shares the approximate vertical stature of a standard wooden bar stool, establishing an undeniable architectural anchor in the room. At a staggering 16.86 kg, the concentrated metallic mass provides permanent, unshakeable physical grounding to the display surface. The intense manual dedication required to build up this monumental form entirely from individual wax threads validates this primitive standing metal figure as an elite achievement in traditional Indian handcraft. To elevate your rustic arrangement, pair this piece with a dhokra brass wheeled elephant, setting up a cohesive, primitive narrative that honors ancient tribal casting methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46199919870127,"sku":"VSP-190","price":71000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/159_Compressed_f479f827-b5a1-44f9-9bd1-5b5956a1573a.jpg?v=1762408567","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-tribal-man-sculpture","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}