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Subject: Dangaria Couple (Female). This is back view of a mother with a baby casted from dhokra technique. 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. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Koraput who procured it from Kabiraj Urlaka of Jhigidi village.

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Female). This is side view of a figurine of a mother with a baby. 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. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Koraput who procured it from Kabiraj Urlaka of Jhigidi village.

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Male). This is the side view of a figurine of a man. 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. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Kabiraj Urlaka.

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Male). This is the back view of a figurine of a man. 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. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Kabiraj Urlaka.

Subject: 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. This dhokra metal bell can be used during rituals. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Kakharu (Pudra). A pudra or case shaped as kakharu or pumpkin. This object was procured from District Industries Centre in Phulbani that procured it from artist Sri Banu Nayak of Barakhama village in Kandhamal.

Subject: Mana. A mana is a measuring utensil for grain and pulses. Such measures were common in a barter based economy and continue to be used even with the shift to currency. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cash Kit. This is a metal box used to store and carry coins. This is also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This is a view of the cash kit closed. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cash Kit. This is a metal box used to store and carry coins. This is also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This is a view of the cash kit open. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Scorpion. This is a votive figure of a scorpion made from dhokra technique. 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. Side view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Scorpion. This is a votive figure of a scorpion made from dhokra technique. 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. Front view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Scorpion. This is a votive figure of a scorpion made from dhokra technique. 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. Front view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Frog. This is a votive figure of a frog made from dhokra technique. 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. Side view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Frog. This is a votive figure of a frog made from dhokra technique. 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. Back view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Fish with a Rider. 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. This is a figure of a fish with a rider on top. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Female). 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. This is a figure of a lady with a baby. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Jema Manika.

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Female). 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. This is a figure of a lady with a baby. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Jema Manika.

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Male). 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. This is a figure of a man with a flute. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Jema Manika.

Subject: Dangaria Couple (Male). 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. This is a figure of a man with a flute. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Jema Manika.

Subject: Dhokra Hati Kankan. A bangle made from dhokra technique. 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. Front view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Dhokra Hati Kankan. A bangle made from dhokra technique. 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. Side view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Tiger Chasing a Deer. 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. This is a figure of a tiger hunting a deer. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Tiger Chasing a Deer. 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. This is a figure of a tiger hunting a deer. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Hati Candleholder. 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. This is a candle stand in the figure of an animal. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh.