Dhokra Work Figure of Durga - Ca 100 Yrs Old Origin - Nagaland It holds 3 nite lights

It holds 3 nite lights

Today they make excellent decorative storage pieces and are particularly well suited as coffee table chests or statement interior accents

This pretty window and balcony is really lovely - it has the original Cinnabar red mineral paint finish and is made from Teakwood - from Gujarat - 19thC

but it is not surprising for glass that has survived around 100yrs

Dhokra Work Figure of Durga - Ca 100 Yrs Old Origin - Nagaland It holds 3 nite lightsThis Durga Statue was made by Gond Tribesmen using the lost wax technique. Its is circa 100 years old The body of the statue is roughly formed from clay. Then beeswax is mixed with a little oil and kneaded well to soften it. The figure is sculpted from this wax mixture, fashioning all the minute details. When finished the entire figure is then coated with clay made from termite hills to create the mould. The mould is then dried and fired in an oven