TRIBAL BIRD LAMP
Size - Height: 7 Inches; Width: 3 Inches; Depth: 8.5 Inches
This rare and vintage collectible is an unique lamp in the shape of bird. This is believed to have been made using Dhokra - Lost Wax technique. The body of the bird holds oil and a small opening will have a cotton wick. These kind of lamps were made by the tribals from the eastern parts of India with rich tribal heritage.
Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro.[1] The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. Dhokra horses, elephants, peacocks, owls, religious images, measuring bowls, and lamp caskets etc., are highly appreciated.
Lost wax technique of bronze casting is an age-old method dating back to at least 5700 years. This method gained prominence in India during the Chola period in the 11th century.
The lost wax technique includes a series of distinct stages which begins with an artist creating an original detailed model from wax (mixture of beeswax and resin). Then the actual mould that covers the wax statue is made using white clay, pasty mixture, rice husk and sand. Once the mould is dry, a small hole is made in the mould and it is heated so that the wax melts and runs out leaving the mould hollow. Molten bronze popular is then poured through the hole and it is left to cool. The outer mould is then chipped away to uncover the bronze statue. Delicate reconstructive work is done on it for the final finishing.
All the objects made using this method are one of a kind and can never be reproduced as the mould needs to be broken to take out the casting.
Product code: Popular ANTIQUE TRIBAL LAMP