Handmade Indian Handicraft | Dhokra Lost-Wax Brass | Bulk Export Available
Handcrafted Brass Dhokra Elephant Showpiece
Ideal for
Home Décor Retailers · Gift Shops · Importers · Distributors · Hotels · Resorts · Corporate Gifting · Lifestyle Stores
$119
USD · sample piece
SKU AE-DK-EL011020 · Colour: Antique gold brass
- Handmade Dhokra lost-wax brass, one standing elephant figurine
- Coiled-wire tribal texture, jaali lattice flanks, raised trunk
- Size about 11.0 × 7.5 × 4.5 cm (4.3 × 3.0 × 1.8 in), about 230 g
- Antique gold finish; packed as a gift-ready piece from India
Quantity
In stock
Tentative Delivery time: 2–4 weeks
Wholesale / Bulk Orders Available
Minimum order 20 pieces. Export programmes from India. Tentative delivery 2–4 weeks after confirmation.
Altus Exports sells a handmade brass Dhokra elephant showpiece from India — a compact indoor tribal-art figurine about 11.0 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, weighing about 230 g — for $119 USD. Wholesale and bulk export start at an MOQ of 20 pieces for retailers, importers, distributors, hotels, and corporate gifting.
- What it is
- Handmade Dhokra brass elephant showpiece, lost-wax tribal metal
- Pricing
- $119 USD per piece · wholesale / bulk on request
- MOQ
- 20 pieces for bulk / wholesale orders
- Size
- About 11.0 × 7.5 × 4.5 cm (4.3 × 3.0 × 1.8 in)
- Use
- Indoor shelf and table décor · gift figurine
- Origin
- Handmade in India · sold by Altus Exports, New Delhi
- SKU / HS
- AE-DK-EL011020 · working HS 8306.29
Product at a glance
1 Piece
Standing elephant figurine
Dhokra
Lost-wax brass craft
Handmade
Coiled-wire tribal metal
Made in India
Bastar craft tradition
11 cm
Height (4.3 in)
230 g
About per piece
Product description
This showpiece is a standing brass elephant cast in the Dhokra lost-wax tradition. The trunk is raised — a luck and prosperity motif for home and office décor. The body is covered in the craft’s coiled-wire ribbing, with mesh ears, small tusks, and an open jaali lattice panel on each flank.
Dhokra is made by wrapping beeswax coils around a clay core, encasing the form, and pouring molten brass so the wax burns out. The metal keeps that ribbed surface. An antique gold finish darkens the recesses and brightens the raised coils.
Use it on a shelf, desk, console, or gift tray. It is a decorative indoor figurine, not a toy, lamp, or food-contact object. Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Handmade production means slight variation in coil texture, lattice openings, and antique highlighting from piece to piece. That variation is expected.
Sourced in India and offered by Altus Exports as a finished retail piece. Suitable as a housewarming or festival gift, a craft accent for a bookshelf, or a small cultural object for hospitality.
What is in the box
- 1 handmade brass Dhokra elephant figurine, approx. 11.0 × 7.5 × 4.5 cm
- Protective inner packing for the piece
- Lost-wax coil texture and lattice openings vary slightly from piece to piece.
- This is Dhokra-style brass, not claimed as a GI-authorised product.
The craft
The Story Behind Dhokra Brass
Dhokra is a lost-wax metal craft associated with tribal communities in central and eastern India, especially Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Artisans build a clay core, wrap it in fine beeswax coils that become the signature ribbed surface, encase the form in clay, and pour molten brass. The wax burns out — the “lost wax” — and the metal takes the coiled texture.
Animal forms are a core vocabulary of the craft. This medium elephant carries that language onto a compact export SKU: raised trunk, mesh ears, and an open jaali lattice on the flanks. Packed in India for international décor and gifting collections.
Made in Chhattisgarh, India
Artisan finishing
Authenticity
Authentic Indian Craftsmanship
Cast and finished by hand in India, then packed as a finished gift piece.
Handmade in India
Dhokra lost-wax tradition
Coiled-wire brass texture
Antique gold finish
Minor variations expected
Each piece has its own character
Perfect For
How export buyers sell and use this handmade sample piece.
Home Décor Stores
Gift Shops
Museum Shops
Hotels & Resorts
Interior Designers
Lifestyle Retailers
Ethnic / Cultural Stores
Corporate Gifts
For resellers & importers
Buy in Bulk
A compact, gift-ready Indian tribal brass SKU for retailers, importers, and hospitality buyers who want handmade Dhokra without a container-sized first order.
20pieces
minimum order
Strong reseller margins
Lost-wax Dhokra with a US-safe elephant luck motif and gift-ready packing — room for healthy mark-up in décor, gift, and hospitality retail.
Low entry MOQ
Start at 20 pieces. Easy to trial, then reorder. Foam-lined inner packs and an export carton from India.
One SKU, clear story
Each piece is a finished display object — raised trunk, coiled-wire body, jaali flanks — so buyers get a complete look without managing extras.
Built to sell through
A Dhokra craft story that retail staff can tell in one line, and an 11 cm scale that works on gift walls, consoles, and office desks.
What Buyers Say
How commercial buyers describe the handmade sample piece.
“The coiled-wire texture reads immediately as tribal metalwork, not factory polish. An 11 cm elephant is easy to merchandise on a gift wall.”
— Importer, USA
“Customers pick it up for the raised trunk, then stay for the lattice flanks. It sits well next to other Indian brass without looking like a souvenir stall.”
— Home Décor Retailer, UK
“Clear Dhokra craft story without overclaiming. We placed it beside the Moradabad brass elephant as a tribal counterpart.”
— Museum Shop Buyer, France
“Right scale for a desk or amenity tray. Light enough to ship, heavy enough to feel like metal in the hand.”
— Hotels & Resorts Buyer, UAE
“Useful as a single accent — warm antique brass, an open jaali, a raised trunk. Slight coil variation is exactly what you want in lost-wax work.”
— Interior Designer, Australia
Specifications
| Product | Decorative elephant figurine / showpiece |
|---|---|
| Art form | Dhokra (lost-wax brass) |
| Material | Brass |
| Finish | Antique gold / polished brass |
| Colour | Gold |
| Pieces | 1 figurine |
| Theme | Elephant · vintage tribal metal |
| Placement | Tabletop, shelf, desk — indoor use |
| Size | Approx. 11.0 × 7.5 × 4.5 cm (H × W × D) |
| Item weight | About 230 g |
| Country of origin | India |
| Craft origin | Bastar Dhokra tradition, Chhattisgarh, India |
| SKU | AE-DK-EL011020 |
| HS heading (working) | 8306.29 ornamental base metal — confirm with broker |
Piece dimensions
| Piece | Height | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant figurine | 4.3 in / 11.0 cm | 3.0 in / 7.5 cm | 1.8 in / 4.5 cm |
Shipping
- Pay online at checkout via Stripe. Packed in India in a protective gift carton.
- International delivery is arranged after payment. Tentative delivery time: 2–4 weeks.
- Import duties, VAT, or GST at destination (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility unless stated on the invoice.
Care
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not soak or put in a dishwasher.
- Avoid abrasive pads and harsh cleaners on the antique finish.
- Indoor decorative use. Brass may darken over time; that patina is expected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the handcrafted brass Dhokra elephant showpiece?
- It is a handmade brass décor figurine cast in the Dhokra lost-wax tradition: a standing elephant with a raised trunk, coiled-wire body texture, and an open lattice panel on the flanks. Altus Exports sells it as indoor table and shelf décor from India.
- What size is the Dhokra brass elephant?
- About 11.0 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep (4.3 × 3.0 × 1.8 in). Net weight is about 230 g. Handmade pieces may vary by about ±0.5 cm / ±20 g.
- Is this a Ganesha idol or a decorative elephant?
- It is a decorative elephant figurine with a raised trunk — a luck and prosperity motif used as home and office décor. It is not presented as a temple murti or a named deity idol.
- What is the minimum order quantity for the Dhokra brass elephant?
- The minimum order quantity is 20 pieces (SKU AE-DK-EL011020). Wholesale pricing is quoted on request for bulk export from India.
- How much does the handcrafted brass Dhokra elephant cost?
- A sample piece is $119 USD (SKU AE-DK-EL011020). Wholesale and bulk pricing is quoted on request from an MOQ of 20 pieces. Contact Altus Exports with quantity and destination.
- Who sells this Dhokra brass elephant?
- Altus Exports (Altus Edge LLP), a merchant exporter in New Delhi, India. Product page: https://altusexports.com/product/handicraft/handcrafted-brass-dhokra-elephant/
- What HS code applies to this brass elephant figurine?
- The working classification is HS 8306.29 (statuettes and other ornaments of base metal). Some brass artware shipments are entered under 7419.80. Confirm the exact heading with your customs broker per shipment.
- Are the pieces identical from order to order?
- No. They are handmade by lost-wax casting. Slight variation in coil texture, lattice openings, and antique highlighting is expected and is part of the craft.
- Who is this Dhokra brass elephant for?
- This is an export SKU for home décor retailers, gift shops, importers, distributors, hotels, resorts, corporate gifting, and lifestyle stores. Altus Exports quotes wholesale and bulk programmes from India.
- What is the story behind Dhokra craft?
- Dhokra (also spelled Dokra) is a non-ferrous lost-wax metal craft practised for centuries in tribal belts of central and eastern India, including Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Artisans build a clay core, wrap it in beeswax coils, encase it in clay, and pour molten brass so the wax burns out — leaving the coiled texture on the metal. This elephant is Dhokra-style brass packed in India for export; it is not claimed as a GI-authorised product.
- Is there a video of how this Dhokra elephant is made?
- Yes. The product page includes a making film of Altus Exports Handcrafted Brass Dhokra Elephant Showpiece, opening and closing with the craftsman, then lost-wax coiling, finishing, the finished form, display, and gift packaging. Watch it at https://altusexports.com/product/handicraft/handcrafted-brass-dhokra-elephant/
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