The Music Boat — Bastar Wrought Iron Sculpture

Name: The Music Boat — Bastar Wrought Iron Sculpture
Brand: WILLAGE
SKU: WLG-SCULPT-BASTAR-MUSICBOAT-001
Price: 250.0 USD
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A long, narrow boat carrying a troupe of musicians — each figure playing a different instrument, standing upright along the hull, with an antelope figurehead at the prow. The whole piece is hand-forged from wrought iron by artisans in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, shaped one strike at a time. At 10 inches long and 500 grams, it sits on a shelf or mantel with real presence.

Bastar ironwork is one of India's protected craft traditions, registered under the Geographical Indication (GI) system — meaning the craft, the region, and the people making it are formally recognized as irreplaceable. The boat is a recurring motif in Bastar storytelling, representing the journey of life; the musicians represent the role of music through every season and gathering. Each figure is forged separately and joined by hand, which is why no two boats are ever identical.

10 × 4 in (approx. 25 × 10 cm) · 500 g · Hand-forged wrought iron · Dust with a soft dry cloth · Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India

Dimensions

10 × 4 in (approx. 25 × 10 cm)

Dimensions

10 × 4 in (approx. 25 × 10 cm)

Origin

India

Origin

India

MATERIALS

Hand-Forged Wrought Iron

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 boat is a recurring motif in Bastar art, representing life as a journey, and the musicians aboard represent the constant presence of music through celebration, labor, and gathering. Each figure is forged individually and joined by hand, so no two pieces are ever the same.

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 boat is a recurring motif in Bastar art, representing life as a journey, and the musicians aboard represent the constant presence of music through celebration, labor, and gathering. 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.

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.