Indian statuettes - India (No reserve price)

Stylized erotic scene, with angular features and visible joints reminiscent of Indian tribal art, particularly the productions from Chhattisgarh or Orissa (central and eastern India). These regions are known for their bronze or brass sculptures called Dokra or Dhokra.
Dokra artisans often craft articulated figurines or those with ritual themes, sometimes featuring motifs of fertility or union, linked to the symbolism of life, creation, and sexual energy (shakti–shiva).
Erotic sculptures are not uncommon in ancient Indian art; they can be found on the temples of Khajuraho or Konarak, symbolizing the cosmic union.
The pivot joints and mobile arms are typical of Dokra craftsmanship, utilizing metal axes inserted after casting.

Traditional handcrafted bronze sculpture in Dhokra style, depicting a scene with two anthropomorphic figures in interaction. The scene appears to evoke a symbolic power dynamic, serving as a metaphor for the relationship between master and servant, or between communities.

Among Dhokra artisans, each sculpture is believed to carry a soul (atma). The metal becomes the vessel for a spirit or energy, often connected to nature or ancestors.

Thus, this piece is not just decorative: it bears memory and symbolic strength.

L 14cm H 14cm, L 7cm, weight 700g