2 TURTLES * "DHOKRA" * Tribal METAL Art * Vintage ~ West Bengal, India * 4000 Year buying Old Non Ferrous Metal Work Technique

The TRIBAL METAL ART called "DHOKRA" is an ancient Technique of creating metal Figures of Symbols of Tribal Life and Devotional Aspects
as well. . . The Origins of this TRIBAL METAL ART date back 4000 years to3 Tribal Regions of INDIA. . . .The two Primary ones are in WEST BENGAL
and ODISHA. . . . .Shakti Travelers has traveled to both of these Tribal Regions , and was through those experiences that we became facinated and charmed by the "DHOKRA" Metal Art. Featured in this Listing, are 2 TURTLES. . .from the Tribal Region of WEST BENGAL. . .We found them in the Antique Section of a small buying Tribal Shop adjacent to a School where the Tribal Metal Arts were being taught. the VINTAGE Beauty of these Turtles Stands out in the Color. . .Through the years ,they have devoloped a patina , and it enhances it's Charm and Deph of Feeling.. . .The TURTLE'S importance as a Symbol of the Earth is shared with Native Americans. Also , the Ambiance of Turtles' lifestyle is of STABILITY and LONGEVITY. . . .it is stated that the TURTLE Image is likened to a SAGE. . . as it can Retreat into it's shell . . .and Meditate. The Process of the DHOKRA Metal Art Technique. . .is very Lengthy, and requires Patience. . .some pieces take over one month to complete. DHOKRA is a non-ferrous Metal Casting composed of Bronze and Copper based Alloys. The Technique of Making is called 'LOST WAX" . . The METHOD of CASTING where a molton metal is poured into a Mold. . .that has been created by a Wax Model. Once the Mold is made, The . Cay Model is Melted away. There is a Primitive and Elegant Simplicity to these pieces, and the Charm of the Aesthetic, can most often be seen in the faces of them. . . . DHOKRA Artisans make each piece with delicate attention to retaining it's Authenticity
SPECIFICS: 2 "DHOKRA" TURTLES. . Tribal Metal Art
MATERIAL: Bronze and Copper based Alloys
LENGTH: TURTLE # 1: 2.89 inches / 7.34 cm * WIDTH: #1; 1.81 inches / 4.59cm * DEPTH; #1: .71 inches / 1.80 cm
TURTLE #2: 2.75 inches / 6.98 cm * #2: 1.70 inches / 4.31 cm * #2: .96 inches / 2.43 cm
WEIGHT ( 2 TURTLES ): 2.3 OZ. / 64 GRAMS
ORIGIN: WEST BENGAL, INDIA
These 2 VINTAGE DHOKRA TURTLES would make a delightful GIFT for a collector. . .these OLDER Pieces are truly becoming rare. . . Shakti Travelers
is happy to present them, after caring for them since collection time over 12 years ago.

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