Bastar Dhokra Bronze lost wax hand cast statue of a warrior on his horse.
Bastar is a district in southern India in the state of Chattisgarh, it was an independent kingdom until 1948.
The main tribes are the Gonds.
Some tribes have been dedicated to the age-old art of making bronze or brass statues for over 4000 years.
This art is called Dhokra or Dokra.
The technique used is always that of lost wax.
The Bastar region is famous for different types of artistic statues, most often their figurines are made of bronze, copper and brass.
These pieces are richly carved with traditional tribal designs.
7.5 x 7 inches
720 grams.
Perfect condition.