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| This section showcases some beautiful brass sculptures from India. Featured are beautifully sculpted Hindu Gods and Goddesses and Buddhist statues in Brass. Some of these statues are hand painted by 24 karat Gold. Also featured are tribal brass items called Dhokra statues. The Dhokra system of metal casting is said to be oldest form of metal casting and is technically known as 'cire perdue' or lost-wax casting process and brass scrap in generally used as raw material. |
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| Many of the main Indian Gods and Goddesses... have their own vehicles, mounts or vahanas that comprise various types of animals and birds.... Though the vahana appears to be independent, it is part and parcel of the deity’s presence.... The Garuda, the vahana of... Vishnu... is a large mythical eagle-like entity that is part of both Hindu and Buddhist culture.... Nandi, the Bull, is Lord... Shiva's... gatekeeper and mount.... Sometimes, the deity is shown mounted on... (the) vehicle, while at other times, the vahana is shown by the deity’s side.... Sometimes, the deity’s vehicle may also symbolize the evil force, which the deity embodies.... |
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Metalcraft is used for your home and gift giving needs. The skilled metal craftsmen cherish a rich tradition of metalcrafts. These craftsmen produce beautiful artefacts, masks, Gods and Godesses, traditional ornaments,local household articles of rural people and the tradional musical instruments played during cultural ocassions. The craftsmen follow the traditional mannual method. These methods include casting, engraving, ornamenting etc. the metals used are silver, brass and copper. The metalcraft depicts the local flora and fauna in their designs. The excellent carvings depict Gods and Godesses, episodes from epics etc. Metalcraft is an art form that has flourished in India and has been passed down the generations to what it is today. Gold, silver, copper and brass metals are intricately designed as jewellery, utility items and images of gods.
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