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9.4" W x 4.7" H x 2.8" D

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Weight:  1.1 lbs

 

Brass

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Signed by the artist

 

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Brass statuette, 'Palki'

A miniature replica of the bridal palanquins used in Bengal, this palki captivates with delicate artistry. Cast in brass, this piece exhibits the magnificence of dhokra. The palki features the fascinating jali pattern on its upper panel, as well as the rod used for carrying it upon the shoulders. Presented by S.K. Shaw, this sculpture makes for an original contribution to a world art collection.

Meaning "oldest," dhokra ...

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S.K. Shaw

S.K. Shaw

"...I encountered the distressing conditions of artisans engaged in bronze dhokra arts in Bengal and the neighboring provinces."
"My name is S. K. Shaw and I was born on December 10, 1964 in Calcutta. My formal education includes a college degree. Around 1990, while pursuing a business in machinery parts I encountered the distressing conditions of artisans engaged in bronze dhokra arts in Bengal and the neighboring provinces. Cheated by moneylenders and naïve about marketing strategies, the pathetic condition of poor dhokra craftsmen was a serious jolt to my sensitivities. By virtue of my business, I opened communication channels ...

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