CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Jewelry Box. A metal jewelry box that served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a janhi or bitter gourd.

Subject: Jewelry Box. A metal jewelry box that served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a janhi or bitter gourd.

Subject: Coin Box (Fish shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Fish shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Fish shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Fish shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Fish shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Fish shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Such metal coin boxes made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past and could be worn around the waist with a hook. This coin box is shaped like a mango and has a peacock detail on top. The shape was meant to trick thieves into thinking that it is a fruit.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. A metal coin box made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.

Subject: Farua. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This craft has a tribal lineage and flourishes in the tribal belts of Odisha. Dhokra craft products include utility items such as this 'farua' that is a case used for storing ornaments or small personal belongings.

Subject: Farua. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This craft has a tribal lineage and flourishes in the tribal belts of Odisha. Dhokra craft products include utility items such as this 'farua' that is a case used for storing ornaments or small personal belongings.

Subject: Farua. A farua is a case used for storing ornaments or small personal belongings.

Subject: Farua. A farua is a case used for storing ornaments or small personal belongings.

Subject: Farua. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This craft has a tribal lineage and flourishes in the tribal belts of Odisha. Dhokra craft products include utility items such as this 'farua' that is a case used for storing ornaments or small personal belongings.

Subject: Farua. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This craft has a tribal lineage and flourishes in the tribal belts of Odisha. Dhokra craft products include utility items such as this 'farua' that is a case used for storing ornaments or small personal belongings.