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.

Sacred Heavy Solid-Cast Brass Varaha Avatar Mask (Lord Vishnu / Panjurli) — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Extraordinary and uncommon sacred ritual brass temple mask of Lord Varaha (the Boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu / Panjurli Daiva). Cast in massive solid heavy brass weighing 3.750 kg, featuring curving tusks, an openwork pierced flame Prabhavali halo, pearl-beaded spinal crest, and finely textured leaf-shaped ears in rich antique bronze finish. Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm); Diameter: 7 inches (17.8 cm). An exceptional sacred masterpiece in museum-grade preservation. Opening reserve ₹25,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-060

Metal Alloy Brass

Period / Era Early 20th Century (~80-100 years)

Origin Region Odisha

Dimensions Dia: 7" / 17.8 cm × H: 8" / 20.3 cm

Weight 3.75 kg (3,750 g)

Condition Grade Museum quality

Provenance Record Odisha & Deccan / Coastal Western India Vaishnavite temple ritual & Daiva regalia metalcraft

Curator's Condition Assessment

Magnificent museum-quality preservation. Substantial 3.75 kg solid brass casting with zero fractures, repairs, or structural flaws. Openwork flame halo, ears, curving tusks, beaded spinal crest, and expressive eyes remain razor-sharp under rich antique two-tone patinated finish.

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