Sitting woman pouring water
Water and daily life
€195.00
In this Bastar art statue from South India, there is an impression of tranquility, a timeless space punctuated by nature and work. More...
Height : 12,48'
Weight : 3.33 lbs
Tribal Art
Lost wax casting - copper alloy
Origin : Chattisgarh - India
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Description
Indian tribal art
The tribes, practicing the art of Dokra, originated from the Bastar region of South India (today located in the state of Chattisgarh), they emigrated several centuries ago and settled all over India from North to South.
Most of them have kept their traditions (cooking, clothing, festivals...) and their animist religion.
Dokra art
This traditional and artisanal art has not changed for millennia (more than 4000 years) and the technique used, is always that of lost wax: a coarse clay model is made and then covered with wax by the artist, who will give it its final form with its details. The whole is again covered with a clay mixture and then heated in an open hearth where a copper alloy will be poured. Visit my blog.
The objects produced by Dokra artists can be of a kind, usual: cup, candle holder ... musical instruments (brass), or artistic such as jewelry, animals: horses, elephants, turtles ..., statues of men and women representing scenes of daily life and Hindu deities adopted by the tribes: Ganesh, Lakshmi ...
Posture What impresses at first sight in this sculpture is the disproportion of the body: the bust is immense, giving a strong presence to this woman. The arms seem endless, the gaze is distant. Indeed, this woman makes a gesture, repeated many times: to transfer the water of her Tumba (made from a gourd and used to transport water from the river or well to the houses) into a kitchen utensil.
Jewelry The artist chose sobriety with a simple necklace, very discreet earrings, a few bracelets. The bun hairstyle is typical, a feathered headdress adds a festive touch to this scene of everyday life.
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Sitting woman pouring water
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« Very happy with the gift I gave myself with the statuette of Shiva Nataraj representing the cosmic wheel with his multiple arms.
Bertrand Bellaize, through his relationship with Indian artisans, puts us in direct contact with tribal art, far from the international trade organized for mass production.
I can savor every day the purity of the delicate gestures of the Shiva and thus open myself to the surge of spirituality that this symbolism offers me. » (Pierre J)
« I, who often did not know what to give as a gift, here is the 3rd statue of Ganesh Art India that I offer in a year, this time a bust of a Bastar woman with an "inaccessible gaze". With joy in many facets: seeing the delighted expression of the person to whom I am giving the gift, allowing a gifted but unknown Indian artist to earn a little better a living and living a simple and perfect transaction with Ganesh Art India. Bertrand Bellaize is a reliable and careful person and his statues are even more beautiful in real life than in photos. » (Eric D.)
« The statue that I have just received is magnificent. A presence emanates from it which rejoices the heart. I would also like to compliment the Ganesh Art team for the extreme care they take in packing their statues. I find this love of a job well done very touching. » (Frederic B)