Coin Tortoise
- CraftDhokra Art
- MaterialBrass
- Size4.5 inch — handmade, expect ±5%
- OriginKondagaon, Bastar, Chhattisgarh (GI-tagged craft)
- TypeSculptures & Statues
Description
This stunning Bell Metal Coin Tortoise is a beautiful representation of traditional Dhokra art, also known as Bastar Art or Bell Metal Art of Chhattisgarh. The figurine is handcrafted by skilled artisans using brass metal, making it a unique and intricate piece of art. The hand-applied finish adds a touch of elegance to this already exquisite statue.
The Bell Metal Coin Tortoise is a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good luck. It is believed that keeping a tortoise figurine at home or office brings good fortune and positive energy. The intricate design of the figurine showcases the attention to detail and the craftsmanship of the artisan.
About this item:
- Item Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.25 x 1.5 inch
- Included Components: 1 tortoise statue
- Special uses for Product: Can be used as a Vastu element, paperweight, showpiece, collectible
- Per Vastu principles, a turtle is believed to remove negative energies around the place where it is placed and fill life with positivity and happiness
- A thoughtful choice for gifting to near and dear ones
- Special Features: Corrosion and chip-resistant Dhokra artefact
- Care Instructions: Gentle clean with a dry cotton cloth
- Weight: 250 g
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Dust with a dry, soft cloth. For a deeper clean use tamarind paste or lemon and salt, then rinse and dry at once. Brass darkens into a patina with age — many collectors prefer it. Avoid chemical polishes on the coil detail.
Each casting needs its own clay mould, broken to release the metal. Coil spacing, surface texture and tone vary piece to piece. That variation is the craft's signature, not a fault.
Wax.
Beeswax thread, wound by hand.
Clay.
River clay, dried in the sun.
Fire.
Molten brass. No second try.
Reveal.
The mould breaks. Yours is born.
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Made in Bastar by families who have cast brass for generations. Your order keeps the fire lit and the next generation in the workshop.
More than décor.
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