The art of Dokra is endemic to the Damar tribe of the Eastern Delta region. It is the local name given to an alloy resembling brass, which is cast using either the solid or the hollow casting technique. The Dokra composition that you see on this page is an image of Mother Kali as She is widely worshipped in the region. In fact, this murti is in keeping with Her iconography at the temple at Dakshineshwar in Bengal.
A wide-set crown with a leaf-shaped structure at the zenith. Large eyes brimming with intolerance over all adharma. Paisley-shaped structures on either side of Her neck, a discrete extension of the crown found in regional iconography such as in Durga and Kali. A bloodthirsty mouth from which emerges a long tongue. Four straight-shaped arms emerging from the folds of a garment with an androgynous silhouette, reaching all the way down to Her small feet. From the style of border and hemline, it is indeed a saree. The same is superimposed with a luxuriantly engraved neckpiece extends over the length and breadth of Her torso.
With both feet, the great Kali stands upon the breast of Her husband. Lord Shiva lies in a submissive stance beneath His wife, which accentuates the power and greatness of His gorgeous wife.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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