Dokra Mahishasurmardini

An exquisitely hand crafted Dhokra Craft Maa Durga figurine. This beautiful piece of craft stands out for its sheer beauty as a curio, wherever it may be placed. A perfect gift that will always be valued and appreciated.
Dokra craft, the ancient, lost-wax method of metal casting, goes back as far as the Mohenjodaro period, and has a rich legacy in the history of Bengal’s handicrafts. Dokra artefacts are admired all over the world for its primeval simplicity and enchanting folk motifs. The traditional ironsmiths of Bengal, known as Kamars or Karmakars, in the districts of Bankura, Medinipur, Purulia, Birbhum and Bardhaman excel in this exquisite art of metal casting. Today, Dokra artefacts range from figurines, deities, elephant, owl, deer and other animals to ornaments like anklet, ankle bells, earring, necklace, bangle etc. They also make utility items like nut cracker, kohl holder, vermillion holder.

• Material : Brass
• Craft : Dhokra Metal Craft
• State : West Bengal / Orissa
• Colour : Gold
• Measurements : Height 10″× Width 5.5″
• Weight : 700 gm
• Special Attention : Handcrafted Village Craft. Please Allow For Minor Crafting Defects.