Dhokra Tikka Pigment Holder, likely from Nepal or Tibet. Dhokra is a type of metal casting using the lost-wax technique, dating back over 4,000 years.
It is made of bronze.
It may have been used by shamans.
Dhokra art is known for its intricate designs and the fact that each piece is unique due to the mold being broken after use.
This type of art is found in areas of India like Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.
The lost-wax technique involves sculpting in beeswax, covering it in clay, melting the wax out, and pouring molten metal into the mold.