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6.3" W x 4.3" H x 1.8" D

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Weight:  0.9 lbs

 

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'Turtle, My Friend,' statuette

An alliance in friendship and shared history accompanies these men traveling on the back of this stylish turtle, their faces gleaming in the artistry of dhokra. Detailed in the perfection of a hand-crafted legacy, the figurine attests to the refined excellence of the dhokra artists - their hands guided by a desire to preserve their fine art. Embellish a favorite room with this unique sample of a millenary art form.

Meaning "oldest," ...

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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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I am both pleased with and impressed by the high quality dhorka art I have ordered from S.K. Shaw. The word I would use for this work is "enchanting." It has a special, magical quality which is just ...
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