Brass Kondh Dhokra Tribal Peacock - 19th Century Dhokra Work Traditionally used for storing dry

Traditionally used for storing dry goods such as rice

With its deep patina and rustic charm

This panel is carved in the Mughal style from India and dates to the 19th century or earlier

The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now

vessels like this were an essential household item

Brass Kondh Dhokra Tribal Peacock - 19th Century Dhokra Work Traditionally used for storing dryThis tribal Indian brass cast Kondh peacock is an original piece dating to the 19th Century. Peacocks were important in Kondh tribal culture due to their totemic significance. They were buried at the shrine of Zakari Pennu near the post of human sacrifice. These statues are from Kandhamal in Orissa (modern day Odisha). Kondh warriors wore peacock feathers in their hair. This casting is made using the traditional Dokra technique. Dokra Damar tribes are