Dhokra Metal Casting Art (3.5'x2.5')-Lord Ganesha DM43GS

Dhokra Art Table Curio - Lord Ganesha-Dhokra is amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India practiced for over 4000 years. The lost wax technique cire perdue is the medium of metalworkers in Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh Orissa and West Bengal. These tribal craftspeople express their special worldview through their whimsical creations. Evidence of similar casting of copper-based alloys has been found in China Egypt Malaysia Nigeria and some areas of Central America.