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 Scorpion Wall Plaque & Key Hanger — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Dramatic Dhokra lost-wax cast brass wall plaque and key hanger sculpted in the form of an articulated ceremonial scorpion. Handcrafted with delicate openwork spiraled wax-wire tracery, raised pedipalps, and heavy-gauge functional suspension hooks. Length: 11 inches (27 cm); weight: 570 grams. A flawless specimen of ancient tribal metallurgy. Opening reserve ₹3,500.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-008

Metal Alloy Dhokra

Period / Era Contemporary Dhokra Folk

Origin Region India (Tribal Dhokra)

Dimensions L: 11" / 27 cm

Weight 570 g

Condition Grade Excellent

Provenance Record 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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