CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Elephant with God. 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 an elephant with a god. Front-side view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Elephant with God. 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 an elephant with a god. Side view of the object. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Ghanti. 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 Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh.

Subject: Woman Carrying Bobei Rasi . 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 woman carrying bobei rasi (rope made of bobei grass that grows in Odisha's Mayurbhanj region) on her head. Front view of the figurine. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Woman Carrying Bobei Rasi . 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 woman carrying bobei rasi (rope made of bobei grass that grows in Odisha's Mayurbhanj region) on her head. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Woman Carrying Wood. 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 woman carrying wood on her head. Side view of the figurine. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Woman Carrying Wood. 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 woman carrying wood on her head. Back view of the figurine. This object was procured from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI).

Subject: Mada Jumki. A pipe for the ritual serving of liquor. Top-upside view of the object.

Subject: Mada Jumki. A pipe for the ritual serving of liquor. Bottom-upside of the object.

Subject: Mada Jumki. A pipe for the ritual serving of liquor. Side view of the object.

Subject: Harin. This is a votive 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 object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

Subject: Harin. This is a votive 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 object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency, Panposh (Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh) that procured from Tasil Toppo.

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 Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Machha Box (Saving 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. Side view of the object. This object was procured from District Industries Centre Phulbani.

Subject: Machha Box (Saving 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. Side view of the object. This object was procured from District Industries Centre Phulbani.

Subject: Dipa Hati. This is a lamp shaped as an elephant. 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 District Industries Centre Phulbani that procured it from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Dipa Hati. This is a lamp shaped as an elephant. 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 District Industries Centre Phulbani that procured it from Sri Banu Nayak.

Subject: Treasury 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. This is a metal box made for storage. Front view of the box. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Treasury 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. This is a metal box made for storage. Back view of the box. This object was procured from Odisha Adivasi Mela, 2018.

Subject: Adivasi Female. This is a figure of a lady 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.

Subject: Adivasi Female. This is a figure of a lady 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.

Subject: Adivasi Male. This is a figure of a man 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.

Subject: Adivasi Male. This is a figure of a man 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.

Subject: Daa (Daha/Sickle). This is a crescent shaped sickle with a very thin tapering edge and a bamboo handle. It can be used for harvesting, clearing forest paths and cutting vegetables and fruits. Side view of the object.