A Tribal Beauty-Indian Art StatueThe beautiful tribal lady is given a refine and embellished treatment in the traditional dhokra format. She is carrying two vessels: one on her hand and another on her head. Meaning "oldest," dhokra is a crafting tradition dating as far back as 2000 B. C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images

the figure of Lord Gautam Buddha is being beautifully carved out of brass in a most refine and graceful manner

Hotei (literally meaning Calico Bag Arhat) is better known in the English-speaking world as the fat Laughing Buddha

found itself in the possession of the gods

The mouse and the bowl of laddoos (sweets) are also nicely painted

followers of Vishnu

though the process may be little bit more tedious

This Brass Dhokra statue of tribal horse riders only reinforces the simple yet elaborate style of sculpting with metal that’s the trademark of Dhokra format

Size :80" x 47"

The use of black color has given the stone work a very impressive appearance

knowledge and sagacity

There are so many temples of Lord Shiva and people have great faith in him

Size: 8" x 5" x 2"