Site Name: Paralakhemundi
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Animal Ghanti (Bell). 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 animal bell that is worn around the neck of livestock so herders can keep track of the animal.
