Bastar Metal Sculpture the hallow casting practiced by the Gond tribals of the Bastar Region. One of the unique characteristics of Gadwakam is that it is derived from the traditional lost wax casting originating during the Indus Valley Civilization. Traditionally used for crafting metal bells, the technique used in the present craft renders the sculptures hollow as opposed to cast solid, and results in a coiled texture. This art is also native to metalsmith tribes in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, where it can be referred to as “Dhokra”.
Bastar Metal Sculpture the hallow casting practiced by the Gond tribals of the Bastar Region. One of the unique characteristics of Gadwakam is that it is derived from the traditional lost wax casting originating during the Indus Valley Civilization. Traditionally used for crafting metal bells, the technique used in the present craft renders the sculptures hollow as opposed to cast solid, and results in a coiled texture. This art is also native to metalsmith tribes in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, where it can be referred to as “Dhokra”.
Brass (Lost Wax process)
31''x21''x7''
Brass (Lost Wax process)
51.5''X12''X3''
Brass (Lost Wax process)
25.5''x9''15.5''
Brass (Lost Wax process)
31''x12''x11''
Brass (Lost Wax process)
36.5''X18''X16''
Wood
26''X2''
