The horse is a symbol of power and progress, and in India, horses are dressed in the best of their finery and brought out to be displayed in elegant processions during important events. The Indian love for symbolism and grandeur is evident in these elaborate rituals. Sculpted by the local metal craftsmen, the brass figurine embodies the tribal traditions and beliefs of the Gonds of Betul, Madhya Pradesh. To tribal, animals are an important part of nature, to be admired and venerated. They pour this same adulation into their craft, creating intricately beautiful masterpieces. Dhokra, locally known as “Bharaikaam”, is the art of sculpting brass with the ancient and slowly dying technique of wax casting. Practiced in West Bengal, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh, this metal craft finds different forms of expressions, each art form uniquely different in style and manifestation from the others.
Code: 1578
Size Details: (approx.)
17 x 12 x 5 cm
Weight: 903 gm
