India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
An ancient metal-casting tradition takes centre stage in a collection of 16 mementos from Chhattisgarh, bringing together the state's rich tribal heritage, devotional traditions and contemporary cultural identity.
At the heart of the collection is Dhokra, the traditional lost-wax metal-casting craft having a history of more than 4,000 years in India. Several Dhokra works showcase the distinctive character and versatility of the tradition, including an Elephant Head Nandi, Standing Nandi and Madia-Madin Tribal Couple Bust.
The story of tribal Chhattisgarh continues through a traditional ceremonial headgear featuring a peacock-feather cluster, cowrie shells, metallic discs and ...