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  • The Nurturing Mother Dhokra metal sculpture of a standing woman with raised arms, lost-wax cast by Rahul Dey, from WILLAGE
  • Side view of The Nurturing Mother Dhokra sculpture showing slender elongated form and cast metal texture
  • Close-up of The Nurturing Mother showing Dhokra lost-wax casting surface detail and organic texture
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The Nurturing Mother — Dhokra Metal Sculpture

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A woman standing tall, holding what appears to be a vessel or offering above her head — the posture of someone carrying something with purpose. The figure is slender, elongated, and detailed with the rough, organic texture that comes from Dhokra lost-wax casting. At 13 inches tall, it has real vertical presence on a shelf or mantel.

Created by Rahul Dey, an artist working out of the Kolkata art circuit who reinterprets Dhokra — one of India's oldest metalworking traditions, dating back over 4,000 years — through a contemporary lens. Each sculpture is cast once: 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, so no two pieces can ever be the same.

13 × 2.5 in (approx. 33 × 6.4 cm) · 700 g · Dhokra cast metal · Lost-wax casting · Created by Rahul Dey, Kolkata, India

Dimensions

13 × 2.5 in (approx. 33 × 6.4 cm)

Origin

India

MATERIALS

Dhokra Cast Metal (Lost-Wax Process)

STORY

Created by Rahul Dey, an artist based in the Kolkata art circuit who reinterprets Dhokra — one of India's oldest metalworking traditions — through a contemporary lens. Dhokra is a lost-wax casting process dating back over 4,000 years: a wax model is encased in clay, heated until the wax melts away, and molten metal is poured into the void. The clay mold is then broken to reveal the sculpture, meaning each piece is cast from its own unique mold and can never be replicated. The Nurturing Mother captures a woman standing with a vessel raised overhead — the quiet strength of carrying something that matters.

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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