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  • Nandi Keeper of Abundance Dhokra bull sculpture showing intricate lost-wax cast latticework and spiral surface detail, handcrafted in India, from WILLAGE
  • Side view of Nandi Dhokra bull sculpture showing full form and cast metal texture
  • Close-up of Nandi Dhokra bull showing raised pellets, spiral lines, and latticework from lost-wax casting process
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Nandi, Keeper of Abundance — Dhokra Bull Sculpture

$400.00
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Nandi — the sacred bull of Hindu tradition, guardian of temples, symbol of strength, patience, and abundance. This sculpture is cast using Dhokra, a lost-wax technique practiced across central and eastern India for over 4,000 years. The surface is covered in intricate latticework, spiral lines, and raised pellets — not applied as decoration, but formed naturally during the casting process. Every texture is a record of how it was made.

Dhokra metalwork has roots in the Bastar region, where objects like this were part of daily life, ritual, and storytelling — not just display. Each sculpture is cast once. The clay mold is broken after firing, so no two pieces can ever be the same. At 500 grams on a compact form, the weight is immediately noticeable. This is a piece you feel before you study it.

500 g · Dhokra cast metal · Lost-wax casting · Handcrafted in India

Dimensions

7.5 × 2.5 × 5 in (approx. 19 × 6.4 × 12.7 cm)

Origin

India

MATERIALS

Dhokra Cast Metal (Lost-Wax Process)

STORY

Nandi is the sacred bull of Hindu tradition — guardian of temples, symbol of strength, patience, and abundance. This sculpture is made using Dhokra, one of India's oldest metalworking traditions, with roots in the Bastar region of central India where such objects were part of daily life, ritual, and storytelling. The lost-wax process means a wax model is encased in clay, heated until the wax melts away, and molten metal is poured into the void. The mold is then broken — each piece is cast once and can never be replicated. The intricate latticework, spiral lines, and raised pellets on the surface are all formed during casting, not applied afterward.

Care Instructions

Dust with a soft dry cloth. The metal surface is unfinished and will develop a natural patina over time. Do not use chemical cleaners or polish — the patina is part of the piece.

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Preserve Traditional Craftsmanship and Generational Artistry

Made using traditional Dhokra lost-wax casting — a process that uses locally sourced clay, beeswax, and metal with no industrial machinery. Each sculpture is a one-of-one piece, supporting artisan metalworkers preserving a 4,000-year-old tradition.

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