Help to identify

Hi everybody
recently found this thing very heavy , I'm not sure if this is brass or what.
Help with identyfying
Thanks for any help!

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It is a brass owl, made by the Dhokra Damar tribe in northeastern India.

 

How neat!

 

And super cute!

 

Love it!

 

Thank You Any Jewelry
that's what I found on your hint
Pechak Pedi Owl Coffer – Sithulia community of Orissa’s Dhenkanal district
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Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization.
The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk culture and are characterized by a primitive, instinctive style. The main hallmark of the Dokra ornamental sculptures and goods is simplicity, charming folk motifs, a rustic beauty and imaginative, intricate designs and patterns.

 

Wonderful, Dongo. That just about sums it up, doesn't it. Except it left out the word 'cute'.

The owl probably has a special meaning, but even without the symbolism, they are very inspiring creatures:

 

Humans are programmed to perceive dilated pupils as a sign of sexual interest. Owls eyes mislead this programming to make people think owls are attractive.
Just look at that sharp beak and think you are a fieldmouse and the appeal will go away.

 

Guess how big it is

 

I think humans generally only think owl figurines attractive, just like polar bear figurines, etc.
Most people I know are scared of real owls. Maybe there is a Freudian explanation for that as well.
The Dhokra brass owl doesn't even have big eyes, but it is cute because it is a small creature with feet wide apart, slightly awkward looking, a bit like a baby taking its first steps. People are programmed to think babies are cute, so they will be protective of them.

 

Not very if you look at the pattern on the paper towel it's sitting on.