Saturn Rising

This powerful brass Dhokra sculpture is a handcrafted Dhokra representation of Shani — the planetary force behind karma, discipline, and time. Known for his intense presence and influence, Shani is often depicted with a solemn, focused expression, and this piece captures that energy with striking detail and texture.

Made using the ancient Dhokra technique, this sculpture is part of one of the oldest metalworking traditions in the world. Originating over 4,000 years ago in the tribal regions of central and eastern India — particularly in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal — Dhokra is a form of lost-wax casting that has been passed down through generations of artisan families. Every piece is created by hand, with no molds reused, making each object entirely one-of-a-kind.

Dhokra art was traditionally used to craft ritual objects, animal figures, deities, and ancestral symbols — not simply for decoration, but for spiritual and cultural expression.