Bronze Dhokra Work Money Box - 19thC Oriental a figure often associated with

a figure often associated with protection

Made and repainted in the 19th century

This is not an antique piece - it has been rather cleverly made from old reclaimed wood in China

This beautifully patinated brass Temple Horse on Wheels is from Jhansi in Central India - Circa 100Yrs Old

Features: Multi-tiered construction

Bronze Dhokra Work Money Box - 19thC Oriental a figure often associated withBronze Dhokra Work Money Box 19thC Made by Gond Tribesmen 19thC using the lost wax technique. 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 with cow dung cakes. The wax model melts leaving an empty clay