Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - Early 19th Century Chest 22 x 25 x 60

22 x 25 x 60 (wxdxh cms)

sustainable natural fibres

Dowry was typically gold jewelry and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged

Dimensions: W160 x D0 x H235 cm

Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - Early 19th Century Chest 22 x 25 x 60This old Indian brass box is from the Dhokra tribal area of Orissa. Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. As well as money, this box has been used for storing slaked lime used in the consumption of paan which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Dokra also spelt Dhokra Circa 100 yrs Old is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique. The process is commonly known as Cire Perdue. The object