Bronze Kondh Dhokra Tribal Peacock - 19th Century Rustic Elegance Condition: Excellent Condition With Intentional

Condition: Excellent Condition With Intentional Rustic Finish And Natural Variations

with the right care

98 x 46 x 173 (wxdxh cms)

a colour created by oxidising iron & copper

making every cabinet subtly unique

Bronze Kondh Dhokra Tribal Peacock - 19th Century Rustic Elegance Condition: Excellent Condition With IntentionalThis tribal brass cast Kondh (or Gond) peacock is an original piece dating to the 19th Century. Peacocks were important in Kondh tribal culture due to their totemic significance. They were buried at the shrine of Zakari Pennu near the post of human sacrifice. These statues are from Kandhamal in Orissa (modern day Odisha). Kondh warriors wore peacock feathers in their hair. This casting is made using the traditional Dokra technique. Dokra Damar tribes