Dhokra Work Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20Th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Rahu repented and was forgiven

Rahu repented and was forgiven for his sins

158 x 45cms

These are priced Separately

Originally it would have been accompanied by a cabinet which it stacks on top of which is sold separately (Stock Code C1426)

They were usually made from elm

Dhokra Work Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20Th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Rahu repented and was forgivenBrass Rice Measure From Orissa Dhokra Work Ca 100 Yrs Old Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. Their technique of lost wax casting is named after their tribe. The tribe extends from Bihar to West Bengal and Orissa; members are distant cousins of the Madhya Pradesh Dokras. A few hundred years ago the Dokras of Central and Eastern India traveled south as far as Kerala and north as far as Rajasthan. Dokra also spelled Dhokra