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  • The Drummer Bastar wrought iron sculpture in seated pose holding a drum, hand-forged in Chhattisgarh India, from WILLAGE
  • Angled view of The Drummer Bastar wrought iron figure showing elongated proportions and hand-forged surface
  • Abstract sculpture of a figure playing a drum on a plain background
  • Abstract sculpture of a person on a pedestal against a beige background
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The Drummer — Bastar Wrought Iron Sculpture

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 A seated figure with a drum held across his lap — mid-beat, spine upright, quietly keeping time. Hand-forged from wrought iron by artisans in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, the figure has the elongated, spare proportions that define Bastar ironwork: no wasted material, no decorative excess, just posture and purpose. Available in two sizes (3.6 in and 4.5 in), designed to stand alone or be paired with The Music Boat and The Gong Players to build out a full Bastar musical troupe.

Bastar wrought iron is one of India's protected craft traditions, registered under the Geographical Indication (GI) system. Every piece is hand-forged using traditional tools and fire — heated, hammered, and shaped one strike at a time, with no molds or machinery. Each figure is forged individually, which means no two are ever identical.

3.6 in or 4.5 in tall · Hand-forged wrought iron · Dust with a soft dry cloth · Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India

Dimensions

3.6 in or 4.5 in tall (approx. 9 cm or 11.4 cm)

Origin

India

MATERIALS

Hand-Forged Wrought Iron

STORY

Bastar wrought iron is made by artisans in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, where ironworking has been practiced for generations and is formally protected under India's Geographical Indication registry. Each piece is hand-forged — heated, hammered, and shaped one strike at a time without molds or machinery. The drum, like the gong, is central to Bastar ceremonial life, keeping rhythm through festivals, rituals, and daily labor. Each figure is forged individually and joined by hand, so no two pieces are ever the same.

Care Instructions

Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep dry — wrought iron can oxidize if exposed to moisture. If surface rust develops, lightly buff with a dry cloth. Do not use water or chemical cleaners.
Size — 3.6 in

  • Only 1 left in stock

Preserve Traditional Craftsmanship and Generational Artistry

Hand-forged using traditional methods with no industrial machinery — just fire, hammer, and iron. Supports artisan ironworkers in Chhattisgarh preserving a GI-protected craft tradition.

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