Dokra

History of Dokra Art 
Dokra (Dhokra) is one of India’s oldest surviving metal-casting traditions, dating back over 4,000 years. Its origins are linked to the ancient lost-wax casting technique, the same method seen in the famous bronze sculpture from the Mohenjo-daro - the iconic “Dancing Girl” of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500 BCE).

The craft is traditionally practiced by nomadic tribal communities known as the Dhokra Damar tribes, spread across present-day West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. These artisans create figurines, ritual objects, animals, deities, and daily-life scenes using handcrafted wax molds, which are then encased in clay and cast in molten brass. Each piece is unique - the mold is broken after casting, meaning no two works are ever identical.

Shelter - Tribal Father and Child Sculpture, Handmade Dokra Style Metal Art. Shelter - Tribal Father and Child Sculpture, Handmade Dokra Style Metal Art.
Shelter - Tribal Father and Child Sculpture, Handmade Dokra Style Metal Art.
$80.00
$80.00
Ritual Ensemble - Modern Tribal Musician Sculpture, Matte Black Metal Art, Cultural Collectible Decor, Handmade Musician Trio. Ritual Ensemble - Modern Tribal Musician Sculpture, Matte Black Metal Art, Cultural Collectible Decor, Handmade Musician Trio.
Ritual Ensemble - Modern Tribal Musician Sculpture, Matte Black Metal Art, Cultural Collectible Decor, Handmade Musician Trio.
$115.00
$115.00
The Unbroken Line Sculpture - Modern Dokra Tribal Metal Art, Symbol of Unity & Collective Resilience. The Unbroken Line Sculpture - Modern Dokra Tribal Metal Art, Symbol of Unity & Collective Resilience.
The Unbroken Line Sculpture - Modern Dokra Tribal Metal Art, Symbol of Unity & Collective Resilience.
$85.00
$85.00
The Rhythm Keepers - Modern Dokra Tribal Musician Sculpture. The Rhythm Keepers - Modern Dokra Tribal Musician Sculpture.
The Rhythm Keepers - Modern Dokra Tribal Musician Sculpture.
$115.00
$115.00