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This item is a paean to the traditional art 'Dokra'. The name 'Dokra' or 'Dhokra' was used originally to indicate a sect of metal craftsmen who well were known for their metal craft. Dokra now refers to a metal craft which is tribal in origin. It is mainly found in the tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. In this metal craft the craftsman firstly subcultures a wax model of the object he wants to make. Then he makes a mould of clay and pours molten metal into a hole in the mould, then the wax melts and the clay is broken away to bring out the metal object which is then smoothed an polished to perfection. This is also known as the lost wax procedure or "cire perdure". Dokra art mainly produces figurines of Gods, Goddesses, Village themes, animals and birds. Dokra art has a rustic and antique finish which makes this unique and appealing. Though the Dokra artists are untutored in traditional institutions the Dokra craftsmen possess huge repertoire of creativity and artistic sagacity. Dokra art is revered all over the world for its primeval plainness and enthralling folk motifs.