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.

Handcrafted Dhokra Brass Lord Narasimha Wall Plaque & Key Hanger — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Authentic Dhokra lost-wax cast brass ceremonial wall hanger depicting Lord Narasimha (Nrusingha Avatar). Micro-crafted by indigenous tribal artisans with fine wax-thread filigree ornamentation, sacred halo contours, and integrated brass suspension hooks. Length: 11 inches (27 cm); weight: 420 grams. A distinctive fusion of sacred iconography and functional heritage art. Opening reserve ₹3,500.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-006

Metal Alloy Dhokra

Period / Era Contemporary Dhokra Folk

Origin Region India (Tribal Dhokra)

Dimensions L: 11" / 27 cm

Weight 420 g

Condition Grade Excellent

Provenance Record Contemporary tribal Dhokra craft

Curator's Condition Assessment

Pristine artisan condition. Lost-wax cast brass structure is completely solid, with finely coiled wire detailing, integral suspension eyelets, and robust lower key hooks intact.

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