Expressions and Smile - Tribal Face Mask Dhokra Lost Wax Casting

^{If you're looking for a new, unique way to express your personality and sense of humor in your home, then consider this classic piece of Dhokra art to hang on your walls. This beautiful piece is made of brass using a laborious lost wax process practiced in Central India. Each and every aspect of this Mask portrays a soothing charm.}

^{This artifact is laughing away in glory as if someone has just cracked a joke for him. The happy radiance on his face is so contagious that it passes on to the people & they too have a smile on their face. Infused with the wisdom of the ancestors, this mask brings profound insight to any setting and adds interest and character to a room. The beautiful mask is given a refine and detail treatment in the traditional die casting method. The intricate design keeps the viewers captivated & spell bound. This excellent artifact is handmade by the artisans of India and is a very fine example of Dhokra Art.}

^{Dhokra art is one of the earliest known methods of non-ferrous metal casting known to human civilization. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still being used.  Currently this craft form is prevailing mostly in to the States of Pashim Banga, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand of India. On a relatively unknown basis this craft form is also prevailing in the southern states of India and some villages of Himanchal Pradesh.  A very fine example of this very traditional & ancient art is the dancing girl of mohenjo-daro.}

^{Dhokra art is totally handmade and completely unique. It is made of Brass as base metal used with bell metal and other alloys. The special quality of these handicrafts is that it does not have any joints. It comes in one piece as a whole. Since each and every piece of this artifact is being casted using a new handmade mold, hence each and every piece differs from each other.  They will just not resemble each other completely. Here lies the exclusiveness of dhokra craft.}

^{For more detailed information about this ancient art, please refer to our Art & Craft Section of website.}