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Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger
Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger
Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-008

Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger

Finely detailed lost-wax cast brass tribal scorpion wall hook (L 11 in / 27 cm, Wt 570 g)
Dramatic Dhokra lost-wax cast brass wall plaque and key hanger, sculpted in the form of an articulated ceremonial scorpion. Handcrafted by tribal artisans of Odisha with delicate openwork spiraled wax-wire tracery, raised pedipalps, segmented metasoma, and heavy-gauge functional suspension hooks. Measures 11 inches (27 cm) in length and weighs 570 grams. A flawless specimen of ancient tribal metallurgy.
Material

Dhokra

Period

Contemporary Dhokra Folk

Origin

India (Tribal Dhokra)

Condition

Excellent

Dimensions

L: 11" / 27 cm

Weight

570 g

Provenance

Contemporary tribal Dhokra craft

Curator's Condition Assessment

Pristine artisan condition. Hand-cast brass structure is solid and intact, with segmented arachnid body, pincers, stinging tail, and key hooks fully preserved.

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