$1,645
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An exceptional primitive masterpiece of tribal lost-wax metalwork, balancing raw, geometric minimalism with ancient cultural power. This captivating antique figurine is a definitive example of traditional Dhokra lost-wax metal casting from the tribal belts of India. Hand-modeled and cast in solid bronze using an indigenous method passed down through generations, the statue portrays a graceful tribal woman or fertility goddess in a poised, ritual posture. The figure centers on a wonderfully stylized, elongated torso with beautifully simplified, full contours that celebrate ancestral forms of feminine strength and abundance. Her right arm is raised outward in an elegant, cup-shaped gesture of offering or blessing, while her left arm drops down to rest casually at her side. The facial structure is a triumph of tribal expressionism, displaying large, stylized almond eyes, a strong linear brow, and a gentle, enigmatic smile. Her hair is bound up in a classic, tightly coiled high bun at the crown of her head, adding a clean vertical anchor to the silhouette. The entire statuette stands permanently affixed to an integral, inverted bowl-style pedestal, intricately detailed with hand-etched radiating petals resembling a sacred lotus base. Over the generations, the bronze has oxidized to a stunning, deep oil-rubbed bronze patina, complete with honest mineral deposits, light verdigris hints, and variable earth tones that enhance its found-object prestige. It serves as an incredible conversational sculpture to style atop a rustic oak mantel, position next to clean stone accents, or ground an organic, texturally rich design niche. Specifications Material: Hand-cast solid bronze / heavy brass alloy (Dhokra) Dimensions: 6" W x 3.5" D x 11" H Origin: Antique; Dhokra tribal lost-wax metalworking tradition; solid bronze alloy, central India Era: Antique Condition: Excellent antique; solid and stable with original uncleaned oxidation and mold-release textures Special Detail: Traditional Dhokra casting; integral inverted bowl-style lotus pedestal with etched radiating petals
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