VTG Dhokra Brass Deer/Antelope Pair, Metal Folk Art Animals

Vintage Dhokra Brass Deer/Antelope Pair, Metal Folk Art Animals. Dhokra 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. The product of dhokra artisans is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. These have a clay core. Great condition, clay is intact, heavy for their size. 1. 5 1/2" Tall X 4 1/4" Wide. 2. 4 3/4" Tall X 4" Wide