Details

Object type

dhokra sculpture

Title

Mahatma Gandhi

Artist/Maker

Ramu Karmakar maker

Shubho Karmakar maker

Culture/School

Dhokra Damar

Place Associated

Asia, South Asia, India, West Bengal, Dariapur (place of manufacture)

Date

2013

Materials

brass alloy

Dimensions

overall: 1524 mm x 915 mm

Description

Dhokra figure of Mahatma Gandhi is depicted by the young Dhokra Damar artist Shubho Karmakar as freedom fighter and hero, with a tribal-style loincloth and his signature staff and round glasses. This Gandhi is barefoot, possibly because the tribal artist normally walks barefoot and to him, even Gandhi’s iconic sandals are a sign of luxury. The figure has a rectangular plinth decorated with small dhokra figures, made from a metal travelling chest, painted with brass-coloured paint.

Credit Line/Donor

Acquired through the Art Fund’s RENEW programme with the support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

ID Number

A.2013.37

Location

In storage