What is the Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum (GNMC)?

The Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum (GNMC) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a living heritage archive and curated timed-online auction platform dedicated to preserving centuries of traditional Indian metallurgy, Kansari craft traditions, and rare brass, bronze, copper, and bell metal artifacts.

Who is the founder of Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum?

GNMC was founded by Sri Sudarshan Sahoo, a 70-year-old art historian, museologist, and visionary collector from Kantilo, Odisha, who has devoted his life to salvaging and cataloging rare traditional metal crafts.

Where is GNMC located and what are the visiting hours?

The museum gallery is located at Plot No. 1084/2608, Tulasi Vihar, Jagamohan Nagar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar 751030, Odisha, India. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed Mondays).

Who should be contacted for acquisitions, purchases, and inquiries?

For acquisitions, auction lot inquiries, and artwork purchase assistance, contact Mr. Aditya P. Ghosh at +91 98612 76957 or email sudarshansahoo1953@gmail.com.

What craft traditions and metals are preserved at GNMC?

GNMC preserves rare artifacts made of bell metal (Kansa), brass (Pitala), copper (Tamba), bronze, and German silver, featuring traditional lost-wax Dokra casting, repoussé, engraving, singing bowls, ritual objects, and aristocratic dining platters.

Historic Copper Bira Kahali Royal Battle Trumpet with Makara Bell — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Historic 19th-century hand-forged copper martial battle trumpet (Bira Kahali), traditionally sounded during royal military campaigns and state ceremonial processions across the princely kingdoms of Odisha. Features an elongated conical sound-pipe terminating in a fearsome sculpted crocodile / Makara head bell. Length: 20 inches (50 cm); weight: 360 grams. Preserved in fully resonant, working acoustic condition. Opening reserve ₹10,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-009

Metal Alloy Copper

Period / Era Traditional Martial Ceremonial

Origin Region India

Dimensions L: 20" / 51 cm

Weight 360 g

Condition Grade Very good

Provenance Record Royal / ceremonial martial heritage

Curator's Condition Assessment

Working condition. Two identical pieces available.

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