Help to identify

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  1. Dongo

    Dongo Member

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is a brass owl, made by the Dhokra Damar tribe in northeastern India.
     
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  3. rink

    rink Member

    How neat!
     
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  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    And super cute!
     
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  5. tie.dye.cat

    tie.dye.cat Well-Known Member

    Love it!
     
  6. Dongo

    Dongo Member

    Thank You Any Jewelry:)
    that's what I found on your hint
    Pechak Pedi Owl Coffer – Sithulia community of Orissa’s Dhenkanal district
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    Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization.
    The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk culture and are characterized by a primitive, instinctive style. The main hallmark of the Dokra ornamental sculptures and goods is simplicity, charming folk motifs, a rustic beauty and imaginative, intricate designs and patterns.
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Wonderful, Dongo. That just about sums it up, doesn't it. Except it left out the word 'cute'.:)

    The owl probably has a special meaning, but even without the symbolism, they are very inspiring creatures:
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  8. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Humans are programmed to perceive dilated pupils as a sign of sexual interest. Owls eyes mislead this programming to make people think owls are attractive.
    Just look at that sharp beak and think you are a fieldmouse and the appeal will go away.
     
  9. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Guess how big it is
     
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  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I think humans generally only think owl figurines attractive, just like polar bear figurines, etc.
    Most people I know are scared of real owls. Maybe there is a Freudian explanation for that as well.:D:hilarious:
    The Dhokra brass owl doesn't even have big eyes, but it is cute because it is a small creature with feet wide apart, slightly awkward looking, a bit like a baby taking its first steps. People are programmed to think babies are cute, so they will be protective of them.
     
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  11. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Not very if you look at the pattern on the paper towel it's sitting on. ;)
     
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