Indian Brass "Dhokra" Tribal Tortoise Box woman on horseback This gorgeous hand hammered copper

This gorgeous hand hammered copper pitcher with brass handle has a rich patina and graceful silhouette

was designed and signed by Rune Tennesmed of Sweden

I am fairly certain is Navajo based on other examples out there of similarly constructed and painted owls and other animals

which is in near perfect condition

which I believe to be Burmese

Indian Brass "Dhokra" Tribal Tortoise Box woman on horseback This gorgeous hand hammered copperI think my favorite thing about this vintage Indian brass turtle box is its feet! From what I understand, it is an example of Dhokra metal casting, a wax casting method that has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is commonly used to make animal figures (horses, elephants, peacocks, owls, etc) as well as religious images, measuring bowls, lamp caskets etc. The latch on the turtle's back swings open to reveal that it is in fact a box of sorts,