{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-wheeled-elephant","title":"Dhokra Brass Wheeled Elephant: The Ceremonial Chariot","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMounted on functional cast-metal wheels, this majestic beast readies itself for a ceremonial procession across your desktop or console.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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: This dhokra brass wheeled elephant is styled as a robust, caparisoned mount standing securely upon four oversized, rolling discs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 deep, earthy charcoal oxidation settles into the intricate wire-work, highlighting the subtly burnished golden-bronze raised beads and tribal motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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 extended trunk culminates in a stylized floral offering, while the back bears a densely textured ceremonial blanket.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"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: Produced via the ancient folk lost-wax method, utilizing hand-extruded wax threads to build up the intricate armor and harness detailing before casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Folk Metal Casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the indigenous Dhokra casting traditions of eastern India, the elephant is a universal emblem of royal patronage, physical power, and auspicious beginnings. By integrating functional wheels into the heavy metal body, the artisan transforms a static sculpture into a homage to traditional temple toys and processional chariots used during regional festivals. The distinctive surface texture, achieved by painstakingly wrapping the clay core in thin wax extrusions, pays tribute to ancient, non-ferrous metalworking. Because the clay and wax mold is entirely destroyed during the fiery pour, this Bastar metal art decor remains a singular, unrepeatable expression of rural Indian artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this fascinating object upon a reclaimed wood coffee table, where its interactive nature and rugged patina can spark immediate conversation. Its playful yet deeply historical form serves as an exceptional antique brass temple toy accent for a corporate desk or a memorable housewarming gift for a culturally curious collector. Spanning 10.5 inches in length, the figure reaches roughly the span of a standard men's dress shoe, giving it a commanding horizontal presence. At a substantial 2.81 kg, the solid cast metal ensures the wheels glide with a satisfying, weighty momentum. The precision required to cast functioning, perfectly balanced rolling mechanisms using a primitive folk technique validates the piece as a masterful work of non-ferrous metallurgy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eExpand your ceremonial procession by coupling this intricate chariot with a towering dhokra processional elephant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46141168976047,"sku":"VSP-068","price":11800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/120_Compressed.jpg?v=1761983636","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-wheeled-elephant","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}