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Metal

A1001-055
Seated Maternity Figure
KHOND PEOPLE
ORISSA, BENGAL, INDIA
20TH C.
PATINATED BRASS
19'' W x 31'' D x 43'' H
$18,950

The Khonds are among the oldest tribes of India, known for their animist practices and rituals. They are well known for their imaginative metalwork, called Dhokra, a Hindi word meaning "folk art." The tradition is passed down from one generation to the next. Many of the objects are made using the lost-wax process using metal and alloys of various compositions. Many of the finer details, motifs and themes vary depending on the region and culture of the tribe.